LG Sinha suspends 8 officials in ‘separatist book’ row
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has suspended eight education department officials following a controversy over the inclusion of books containing separatist content in government school libraries. An inquiry has been ordered to investigate the oversight.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding educational curriculum and political influence in the Jammu and Kashmir region.
Jammu & Kashmir LG Sinha suspends 8 officials in ‘separatist book’ row LG Sinha’s action was preceded by the withdrawal of both the controversial books by the School Education Department, a day earlier, amid political uproar over their inclusion in the government school libraries under “Samagra Shiksha.” by GK NEWS SERVICE by GK NEWS SERVICE 05 Jul 2026 04:52 IST Link copied! Copy failed! LG Sinha suspends 8 officials in ‘separatist book’ row Photograph: (X/OfficeOfLGJnK-File) Listen to this article 0.75x 1x 1.5x 00:00 / 00:00 Jammu, July 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday ordered the suspension of eight officials and supervisory staff of School Education Department (SED) for "serious negligence, dereliction of duty", while recommending two books for Higher Secondary classes, containing "highly inappropriate content related to separatism, having potential for creating law and order situation."
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