Jammu University Panel Recommends Dropping Jinnah, Other Figures from Syllabus Amid Row

Following protests by ABVP, a Jammu University panel has recommended the removal of figures like Jinnah, Sir Syed, and Iqbal from the Political Science syllabus, after a chapter on Pakistan's founder Jinnah was included in the revised postgraduate syllabus under the National Education Policy 2020.

23 Mar, 00:55 — 23 Mar, 03:14

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The removal of historical figures from academic syllabi, especially those associated with the partition of India or specific religious communities, often ignites debates about historical revisionism, academic freedom, and national identity. This incident reflects ongoing cultural and political sensitivities in India regarding educational content.

Key entitiesJammu University Muhammad Ali Jinnah ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad)Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Muhammad Iqbal

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A Jammu University panel recommended dropping certain figures from the Political Science postgraduate syllabus.
The recommendation came after protests by the ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad).
The figures in question were part of a revised syllabus under the National Education Policy 2020.

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A chapter on Pakistan's founder Jinnah was included in the revised postgraduate syllabus.

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The Jammu University panel recommended dropping Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Muhammad Iqbal from the Political Science syllabus.

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Specific names of other figures recommended for removal besides Jinnah

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indian-expressMostly Factual139d ago

Drop Jinnah, Sir Syed, Iqbal from Political Science syllabus: Jammu University panel after ABVP protest

By Arun Sharma

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ndtvMostly Factual139d ago

Jammu University Panel Suggests Dropping Jinnah From Course Amid Row

A chapter on Pakistan's founder Jinnah was included in the revised postgraduate syllabus under the National Education Policy 2020.

Read full article →

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Drop Jinnah, Sir Syed, Iqbal from Political Science syllabus: Jammu University panel after ABVP protest

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ndtv23 Mar, 03:14Latest update

Jammu University Panel Suggests Dropping Jinnah From Course Amid Row

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The narrative shifted from the initial syllabus revision to the controversy surrounding specific inclusions, culminating in a recommendation for their removal.

Syllabus Revision and InclusionPrior to March 23

Jammu University revised its postgraduate Political Science syllabus under NEP 2020, including a chapter on Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

ABVP ProtestsLeading up to March 23

The inclusion of Jinnah and other figures led to protests by the ABVP.

Panel RecommendationMarch 23

A Jammu University panel recommended dropping Jinnah, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, and Muhammad Iqbal from the syllabus in response to the controversy.

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Jammu University Panel Recommends Dropping Jinnah, Other Figures from Syllabus Amid Row

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Drop Jinnah, Sir Syed, Iqbal from Political Science syllabus: Jammu University panel after ABVP protest

Jammu University Panel Suggests Dropping Jinnah From Course Amid Row

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Drop Jinnah, Sir Syed, Iqbal from Political Science syllabus: Jammu University panel after ABVP protest

Jammu University Panel Suggests Dropping Jinnah From Course Amid Row

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