Former CM Naveen Patnaik hits out at Odisha govt, alleging ‘callous’ of handling of school textbooks
Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has criticized the current BJP government for errors found in state-issued school textbooks. The controversy involves over 2,000 factual and conceptual mistakes in books for students from Standard I to VIII.
Why it matters
The issue raises concerns about the quality of public education and the administrative accountability of the state government in managing educational resources.
Biju Janata Dal President and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party government saying the callous handling of school textbooks by the State Government betrayed the sacred trust of child for whom textbooks are first source of truth.
The article focuses heavily on the opposition leader's critique of the ruling party, though it does include the government's response regarding disciplinary actions.
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