PM Seeks Accountability Over NCERT Class 8 Chapter Referring to Judicial ‘Corruption’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed authorities to fix accountability over the controversy surrounding an NCERT Class 8 Social Science chapter referring to “corruption” in the judiciary.

Government sources indicated that the Prime Minister has asked for a detailed review of the matter and for responsibility to be clearly determined. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that an inquiry will be conducted and appropriate action will be taken against officials found responsible. 

The Education Ministry has also written to the Information & Broadcasting Ministry and the Ministry of Electronics and IT to halt dissemination of the controversial content across digital platforms and media.

NCERT has issued a public apology, describing the material as an “error in judgement.”