India depriving occupied Kashmir of local language textbooks

India Depriving Occupied Kashmir of Local Language Textbooks

Government schools across Indian-occupied Kashmir have reportedly removed Kashmiri language textbooks for students up to year eight, sparking local outrage.

This move has raised fears of an Indian-orchestrated assault on Kashmiri culture. Teachers and activists have criticized the School Education Department (SED) and the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) for the oversight.

Rights activist Rasikh Rasool Bhat said the absence of textbooks reflected a significant lapse by authorities.

Author's summary: India sparks outrage by removing Kashmiri textbooks.

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