August 11, 2016
Trinamool’s Derek slams RSS involvement in education
- Minister is not convinced about this and calls these “a few inputs….” So my interpretation is that this note has less than 10 percent of the inputs and the Minister will listen to all our inputs, and we will all give the rest of the 90% inputs.
- When formulated the policy should be inclusive, open to diversity of thought and belief.
- There are a lot of Christian schools running across the country. Many non-Christians, from various economic backgrounds, also go to Christian schools. In Christian schools they never ask you to go to Church. Christian schools impart secular education. We need a modern, secular outlook to education.
- Minority schools in India are feeling very threatened because consultative process has not really taken place. The consultative process has been a “natak.” Ensure the autonomy of minority communities to administer their institutions. Guarantee their independence to preserve their culture and traditions.
- The States cannot be ignored, Sir. Take them on board. They consulted the States for GST and got their full backing. So do the same with the Education Policy. Don’t rush it because States do not agree with your approach.
- There is a genuine fear that the RSS wanted control over one ministry. Government needs to take mature steps. Secularism is our system’s greatest strength. It is our constitutional heritage.
- With this, I go back to my opening plea that make there is no rush for any policy. First there has to be inclusivity and diversity of thought and belief.
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