Congress Leader Kunal Choudhary Opposes RSS Books in Madhya Pradesh Colleges

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 14: Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Kunal Choudhary has voiced his opposition to the state government’s decision to include books written by authors linked to the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) in the college curriculum. Choudhary accused the BJP and RSS of promoting divisive politics and undermining the principles of harmony and inclusiveness.

Choudhary stated, “It is clear that the books being discussed through Gyan Prakoshtha and those being forcibly purchased are related to RSS ideology. The RSS and Bharatiya Janata Party are engaged in eliminating the principle of love for this country and instilling hatred. The Gyan Prakoshtha, whose job is to bring books of knowledge, is moving towards ignorance.”

He further alleged that the ruling party’s actions aim to undermine the country’s institutions and questioned their commitment to preserving India’s cultural heritage. Choudhary pointed out the irony of promoting certain aspects of culture while neglecting others, such as the works of poets like Kabir and Raskhan.

“If they want to narrate the culture of this country, why don’t they recommend the book of Jawaharlal Nehru, ‘Discovery of India,’ and ‘Gram Swarajya’ by Mahatma Gandhi? The cultural heritage of the country can be understood through these books. But the Bharatiya Janata Party wants to fill the feelings of exploitation and hatred through its writers,” Choudhary said.

Choudhary expressed concern that the government’s approach to education might undermine scientific rigor and critical thinking, which have enabled Indian youth to excel in prestigious institutions like ISRO and NASA. He suggested that promoting unscientific methods of learning could hinder the country’s progress in science and technology.

“Earlier, books were provided to government institutions by Hindi Granth Academy, and today it is being said that books should be purchased with public participation. The publications are fixed, and the books should be purchased from there only. Will they decide this? The Congress party is strongly against making this Gyan Prakosht into Ignorance Prakoshth. If needed, we will knock on the doors of the court,” Choudhary added.

He concluded, “Instead of growing any ideology inside the institutions of the country, we will fill it with the fundamental principles of the nation and the feeling of love. We will keep away the idea of hatred and contempt.”

Reacting to Congress’s opposition, state minister Vishwas Kailash Sarang commented, “Congress will oppose every such decision taken to strengthen the culture of India. They will oppose every such decision through which the upcoming generation gets cultured because they talk about the uncultured. Congress has continuously tampered with the history of India to glorify one family.”

Sarang added, “Did the Congress read the book which they are opposing? Did they ever think it necessary to read those books? Is it wrong to tell our upcoming generation about our culture? I welcome the decision of the state government. It will yield a better result in the coming days, and the upcoming generation will be cultured.”