New Controversy Erupts Over 'Pandit' Question in UP School Exam After SI Recruitment Row, CM Yogi's Warning Ignored
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New 'Pandit' Controversy in UP School Paper After SI Exam, CM Yogi's Warning Ignored
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News18•19-03-2026, 08:17
New 'Pandit' Controversy in UP School Paper After SI Exam, CM Yogi's Warning Ignored
•A new controversy has erupted in Uttar Pradesh over the word 'Pandit' in a Class 7 Sanskrit paper in an Agra government school.
•This follows a similar uproar in the Sub-Inspector recruitment exam regarding the same word.
•The question asked in the school paper was a riddle: "Who travels far without feet and is literate, but is not a Pandit?" with 'letter' as the correct option.
•Teacher organizations have expressed displeasure, stating the question hurts Brahmin sentiments and was deliberately framed, demanding action against the paper setter.
•Agra's Basic Education Officer has ordered an investigation, and the report will be sent to the government for further action, despite CM Yogi Adityanath's prior warning against using objectionable words related to caste/religion in exams.
