Controversial Novel Removed from Amravati University Syllabus
‘Te Pannas Diwas’ dropped from syllabus
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Sant Gadgebaba Amravati University in Maharashtra, India, has removed the Marathi novel 'Te Pannas Diwas' by Pawan Bhagat from its BA syllabus after a contentious vote. The decision, which passed 23-8, was influenced by claims that the book promotes anti-government sentiments.
- 01The novel 'Te Pannas Diwas' was withdrawn from the syllabus after a heated debate.
- 02The academic council voted 23-8 in favor of the removal.
- 03Critics labeled the book as containing anti-government sentiments.
- 04The vice-chancellor supported the decision to maintain academic integrity.
- 05Proponents of the book argued for its literary significance.
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Sant Gadgebaba Amravati University, located in Amravati, Maharashtra, India, has officially removed the Marathi literary work 'Te Pannas Diwas' (Those Fifty Days) from its BA 2nd year syllabus. The decision was made after a contentious debate within the university's academic council, which resulted in a 23-8 vote favoring the book's removal. Critics of the novel argued that it contains anti-government sentiments, while supporters defended it as a significant literary contribution. The vice-chancellor, Milind Barahate, backed the removal, emphasizing the need to uphold academic integrity and avoid divisive content in the curriculum. The controversy surrounding the book highlights ongoing tensions regarding political expression in educational settings.
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The removal of the novel may influence the literary education of students, limiting exposure to diverse perspectives.
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