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Kerala has introduced a new lesson on the Governor's constitutional powers in Class 10 Social Science textbooks. The chapter will also cover topics like the Emergency period and electoral bonds. This decision comes amid ongoing tensions between the state government and Raj Bhavan. The move follows recent controversies over the display of RSS-style imagery at official events.

Key Points: Kerala Adds Governor's Powers Lesson to Class 10 Social Science

  • Lesson covers Governor's constitutional powers and duties
  • Includes Emergency period and electoral bond verdict
  • Move follows Raj Bhavan tensions over RSS-style Bharat Mata image
  • Part of Democracy an Indian Experience chapter in Social Science
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Lesson on Governor's powers included in Kerala Class 10 Social Science textbook

Kerala includes constitutional powers of Governor in Class 10 textbooks amid ongoing tensions with Raj Bhavan.

"It will include the responsibilities, rights and duties of the Governor - V. Sivankutty"

Thiruvananthapuram, July 4

Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty on Friday said that a lesson on the "constitutional powers of the Governor" has been included in Class 10 textbooks in the state from the current academic year.

Announcing this decision, Sivankutty said that the textbooks will reach the students very soon.

"This will be included in the second volume of the Social Science textbook under the chapter, Democracy an Indian Experience," said Sivankutty.

"It will include the responsibilities, rights and duties of the Governor, and there will be other topics which include the Emergency period, the Apex Court judgment cancelling the electoral bond and a few others," said Sivankutty.

Last month, Minister Sivankutty announced that the state government is planning to include a lesson on Constitutional powers of Governor in Class 10 textbooks, soon after he staged a walkout from an official event at the Governor's residence, protesting the display of a controversial Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-style image of the Bharat Mata.

Notably, the announcement came after tensions escalated between the Kerala government and Raj Bhavan.

On an earlier occasion during the World Environment Day celebrations, State Agriculture Minister P. Prasad skipped a Raj Bhavan event after learning that the same image would be displayed.

The state government then hastily organised a parallel event at the Secretariat to avoid a confrontation.

Incidentally, the friction between Raj Bhavan had reached a new low when Tilomattama Arlekar's predecessor, Arif Mohammed Khan, had several skirmishes with the Kerala Ministers and even with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. On a few occasions, not even the customary pleasantries were exchanged between the leaders, even after being on the same stage.

Neither CM Vijayan nor any of his Cabinet Ministers came to bid farewell to Arif Mohammed Khan when he left Kerala to assume the office of Bihar Governor.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Good initiative but timing seems political. Why introduce this now when tensions are high between government and Governor? Education shouldn't be used as a tool for political messaging.
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Arjun K
As a parent, I appreciate this move. My daughter will understand how our democracy functions. But textbook should present balanced view, not one-sided political narrative.
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Priya S
Kerala always leads in education reforms! 👏 Understanding constitutional roles is essential in today's political climate. Hope they teach about CM's powers too for complete picture.
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Vikram M
While the content is good, I worry about implementation. Teachers need proper training to handle such sensitive topics without bias. Our education system isn't ready for this.
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Nisha Z
This is exactly what we need - practical civics education! But please ensure textbooks are updated regularly to reflect current constitutional interpretations and Supreme Court judgments.

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