Kerala School Quiz Sparks Political Controversy Over Question Praising VD Savarkar

There has been a political controversy over a question praising VD Savarkar during a quiz at a school in Keralam. Left-wing student organisations have accused the Congress-led UDF (United Democratic Front) government of "standing by the Sangh Parivar's agenda." State General Education Minister N. Shamsudeen on Saturday sought a report from the Director of Education. The Minister has asked the Director of General Education to take strict action against those responsible. A'Freedom Quiz'was held on August 6 for students of primary classes in schools in Kasaragod, Kumbla and Manjeshwar sub-districts. The quiz asked, Who are the freedom fighters who were given the harshest punishment by the British? The answer was given by VD Savarkar. According to the report, the questionnaire was prepared by teachers in charge of the'Social Science Club Association '.