New Delhi: A day after the announcement by Gujarat government of including Bhagavad Gita in the Syllabus of class 6 to class 12 students, Delhi Deputy chief minister and education minister Manish Sisodia today welcomed the move with a swipe at state ministers.
Speaking with the ANI, Sisodia said, “Definitely it’s a great step but people who are introducing it need to practice the values of Gita first. Their deeds are like Raavan and they talk about Gita.”
On Thursday, Gujarat Chief Minister Jitu Vaghani made an announcement of introducing Bhagavad Gita in the part of the school syllabus for class 6 to class 12 students in Gujarat from the academic year 2022-23.
“We have decided to introduce the Bhagavad Gita in the school curriculum for Classes 6 to 12. For students of Classes 6 to 8, the scripture will be introduced in the textbook of ‘Sarvangi Shikshan’ (holistic education). From Classes 9 to 12, it will be introduced in the form of storytelling in the textbook of the first language,” he was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.
While speaking with the reporters he said, “People from every faith have accepted moral values and principal from Gita.”
Activities based on the ancient scripture like prayers, shloka recitation, drama, comprehension, painting, quiz, and elocution competitions will be organized at the schools, he added, news agency ANI reported.
Sisodia celebrated Holi with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) party workers and supporters in Delhi.
“I wish a very Happy Holi to all the people of the country. Holi teaches us that our reality lies in not just one but all colours,” he said.
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