Archive · 21 Aug 2025
TMC MP Questions UP Textbook Omission of Tagore Works
A Member of Parliament, Ritabrata Banerjee, is upset because the government in Uttar Pradesh removed the writings of famous writer Rabindranath Tagore from the school books.
He thinks this is wrong because Tagore is a national hero.
The government said it's the state's decision what goes in the books.
The MP also criticized another government in Kerala for how they wrote about a different historical figure, Subhas Chandra Bose, saying they were disrespectful.
TMC MP Ritabrata Banerjee questioned the omission of Rabindranath Tagore's works from Uttar Pradesh's Class XII syllabus.
The MP previously inquired about the installation of Tagore's statue at Jallianwala Bagh memorial.
The Ministry of Education responded, stating syllabus choice falls under state government jurisdiction.
Banerjee criticized the UP government, alleging their fear of Tagore.
Banerjee also criticized the Left government in Kerala for their portrayal of Subhas Chandra Bose.
- Who
- TMC MP Ritabrata Banerjee and the Uttar Pradesh government.
- What
- TMC MP questioned the omission of Tagore’s works from UP text books.
- When
- The question was raised recently.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The MP believes the omission is politically motivated.
Critic's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Tagore's Legacy
Critic's Perspective
Omission of Tagore's works is politically motivated and an insult to a national icon.
Government's Perspective
The state government has the autonomy to determine its own curriculum.
- MP
- Ritabrata Banerjee
- Political Party of MP
- Trinamul Congress (TMC)
- Subject of Question
- Omission of Tagore's works
- Ministry Responding
- Ministry of Education
- State
- Uttar Pradesh