Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Odisha Opposition Demands Education Minister's Resignation Over Textbook Errors
In Odisha, India, the opposition parties BJD and Congress are asking for the Education Minister, Nityananda Gond, to resign because there are many mistakes in the new school textbooks for grades 1 to 8.
They say he should follow the example of another minister who resigned over a similar issue.
The government, however, says this demand is not fair and is just for political reasons.
The opposition has threatened to protest and even shut down the state if the government does not take action soon.
Opposition parties demand resignation of Odisha Education Minister Nityananda Gond over textbook errors.
Errors found in new textbooks for Class I to VIII in Odisha.
Government dismisses the demand as baseless and politically motivated.
Opposition threatens Odisha Bandh if no action is taken within seven days.
Government praises Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's swift action in a similar case.
- Who
- Naveen Patnaik (BJD), Bhakta Charan Das (Congress), Bibhuti Bhusan Jena (Government)
- What
- Demand for resignation of Odisha Education Minister over textbook errors
- When
- Demand made on Monday
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- Extensive errors found in new textbooks for Class I to VIII
Opposition Parties
Government
Resignation Demand
Opposition Parties
Naveen Patnaik and Congress demand the resignation of Education Minister Nityananda Gond over extensive textbook errors.
Government
Government dismisses the demand as baseless and politically motivated.
Action on Errors
Opposition Parties
Opposition parties threaten protests and Odisha Bandh if no action is taken.
Government
Government praises Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's swift action in a similar case.
- Demanding Party
- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Education Minister)
- Demanded Resignation
- Nityananda Gond (Odisha Education Minister)
- Issue
- Extensive errors in Class I to VIII textbooks
- Government Response
- Dismissed as politically motivated
- Opposition Threat
- Odisha Bandh if no action in seven days
Sources
Naveen Patnaik seeks ouster of Odisha Education Minister amid textbook error controversy
Nityananda should quit over textbook errors: Naveen
BJD urges Odisha education minister to resign over textbook errors after Pradhan exit - Telegraph India
