Ninth standard Hindi textbook in Gujarat State School termed Jesus Christ as a demon. The Christian community has demanded to withdraw the textbook.
Gujarat State School Textbook Board Executive President Nitin Pethani has told it was just a typo. His ‘printing mistake’ excuse has made the Christian community leaders angry.
GSSTB which has published this Hindi textbook is being criticised for using the term ‘Haivaan’ instead of ‘Bhagawan’. After the issue became public, the Gujarat Board has removed the controversial word haivaan from the online version of the textbook, published on the website of the Board.
Several members of the Christian community gathered at the office of the District Education Officer (DEO) with protest and demanded the withdrawal of the book.
“The textbook has depicted our God in a bad light. We condemn the word used for Jesus Christ. It has hurt our religious sentiments. We want the government to withdraw the book immediately.” the mob demanded
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