Rani Lakshmibai ‘Smoking Hookah’ in CBSE Textbooks : Sri Ram Sene demands stringent action

Ashadh Krushnapaksha 12, Kaliyug Varsha 5115

From Left : Shri. Mohan Gowda, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti; Adv. Dharmapal;
Shri. Pramod Mutalik, Sri Ram Sena; Shri. Jaykumar Hiremath, Social worker; Sou. Anupama Reddy, Anubandh Trust

Bangalore (Karnataka) : Joint press meet was held here regarding the issue of insult of Jhansi Rani Lakshmibai by CBSE textbook. On this press meet HJS Karnataka spokesperson Shri. Mohan Gowda, Sri Ram Sene President Shri. Pramod Mutalik, Social worker Shri. Jaykumar Hiremath, Adv. Dharmapal and Anubandh Trust president Sou. Anupama Reddy addressed the press conference.

Insult of Jhansi Rani Lakshmibai in CBSE textbook

Shri. Pramod Mutalik demanded that Central govt should file criminal case against CBSE textbook committee, writers and publishers of the said textbook for insulting Ran Lakshmibai. He said Text book committee has committed unforgivable mistake and anti-national act by insulting Jhansi Rani in 5^th Standard text book. So strong legal action should be take against them. otherwise strong protest will be undertaken by all Hindu Organisations.

Shocking : Jhansi Rani Lakshmibai found 'Smoking Hookah' in CBSE Textbooks

August 3, 2013

CBSE textbooks shows Rani Lakshmibai smoking hookah

Karnataka : The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) and other like-minded Hindu organizations have launched a statewide campaign against the picturization of Jhansi Rani with a hookah in her hand, in the CBSE syllabus text books.

They said that a historical and legendary brave lady, who sacrificed her life for the freedom of the country, Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bai has been insulted by the publication of such a picture on the 138th page of the social science text book of 5th standard under the CBSE curriculum published by the Oriental Blacksmith.

"On the other hand, the students have been misguided with the addition of another new lesson to the curriculum –  the life of Rahul Gandhi which states that he is a simple, attractive, humble, and a visionary politician whom students should follow. This way the textbook committee has been misleading the students by urging them to follow in the steps of corrupt politicians," they alleged.

"This is a highly condemnable move on the part of the educational system," the HJS added.

"It is an act of deception and betrayal to picture a freedom fighter like Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bai, with a hookah in her hand – a lady who has fought for her motherland, without fear of her life and won the hearts of lacs of true patriots," they said.

"The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti thus condemns this crime committed by the text book committee and urges the authorities concerned to take proper legal action against the educational board. The person or persons responsible for this should issue unconditional apology and both the lessons must be removed from the syllabus," the HJS demanded.

"In condemnation of this unpatriotic act of the CBSE board, the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and all other Hindu organizations have called for a statewide protest on Thursday August 4," HJS informed.

Source : Daijiworld

HJS participates in the discussions on insult of Rani Lakshmibai on Janashree channel

Bengaluru – In CBSC’s text book for 5th standard, a picture has been published wherein Rani Lakshmibai has been shown as smoking hookah. Also, there is another lesson praising Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi. A discussion program was held on Janashree, a private TV channel on this topic. Shri. Mohan Gauda, the spokesperson of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS), History teacher Saraswati H. D., Anant Naik and social activist, Anupama M. L. took part in these discussions.

1. While presenting her views, teacher Saraswati H. D. said, ‘Today’s children are tomorrow’s citizens; therefore, it is necessary to keep before them proper ideal instead of some individual’s thinking.’

2. Anant Naik said, “Party which takes over reigns, tries to carry out changes in text books and it always happens. Nobody studies about how a text book should be. NCERT, an organization of the Central Government does not bring out books which would be ideal for children.”

3. Shri. Mohan Gauda said, “Such organizations have the responsibility of setting books for children taking into consideration that they are the future of this country; but they have forgotten their duty. Children should be taught their culture and patriotism. “

NAMM TV telecasts interview with HJS activist

Interview of Sou. Lakshmi Pai was telecast on ‘NAMM TV, a private channel of Mangaluru. Sou. Pai said, ‘10,000 schools are following the curriculum of NCERT or CBSC; therefore, people need to be alert and HJS has been trying to create such awareness.’

Source : Dainik Sanatan Prabhat