On Saturday, a school in Chennai was roped in controversy after social media users drew attention to a question in an English Language and Literature paper in a revision exam on February 11th.
The question paper referred to the farmer’s protest as ‘violent maniacs’ in relation with the Republic Day – Farmer’s Protest in Delhi.
Students of class 10th were asked to write a letter to the editor of a daily bulletin, condemning the violent act and were also asked to recommend measures to restrain ‘violent maniacs’ (referring to protesting farmers) who act under external instigation, according to the school.
The question was part of the English Language and Literature paper in the second revision exams on February 11th for students of class 10th.
The entire question read : The diabolical violence that broke out in the national capital on Republic Day filled the hearts of the citizens with condemnation and abhorrence after the farm law protesters went on a rampage destroying public property and attacking police personnel in broad daylight.
“Write a letter to the Editor of a daily newspaper in your city, condemning such terrible, violent acts of miscreants who fail to realize that country comes before personal needs and gains. Destroying public property, disgracing the national flag, and attacking police personnel are few of the various illegal offences committed, that can never be justified for any reason whatsoever”.
The question paper raised eyebrows across social media and users were quick to call out the school for the controversial question.
Another user took to twitter and wrote – “The incident and the popular school from Chennai is discussing the farm bill but calling the protestors ‘violent maniacs’ who were bound to external instigation”.