Controversial Statement by Bihar Education Minister on Ramcharitmanas
Bihar Education Minister Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh made a controversial statement on Thursday, stating that there is potassium cyanide in Ramcharitmanas and as long as it exists, they will continue to oppose it. He questioned the mentioning of Chaupai Vipra Sakal Gun Heena, Shudra, and Veda Praveena in Aranya Kand of Ramcharitmanas, suggesting that it reflects negatively on caste. The minister also expressed concern about the price that was set for cutting his tongue for speaking against the Sundar Kand of Ramcharitmanas.
Dr. Chandrashekhar further questioned the worship of a virtuous Vipra and the exclusion of a knowledgeable Shudra, asking why he is being asked to leave the country while Mohan Bhagwat, the RSS chief, is not reprimanded for his comments on specific religions. He emphasized that as long as caste dynamics in religious texts like Godan continue, their opposition will persist. The minister referred to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia and Nagarjuna as historical figures who also opposed such practices and highlighted incidents like Eklavya’s thumb being cut off and the shooting of Jagdev Prasad as examples of the issues he is opposing.
Request for Degree from 56-Inch Person
Dr. Chandrashekhar questioned why people do not demand a degree from a prominent political figure who is often referred to as the “56-inch man.” He criticized the comments made about Lalu Yadav’s son passing ninth and eighth grades, stating that if there was “Jungle Raj” during Laluji’s rule, then degrees could have been purchased at that time as well. The minister emphasized that they are individuals who speak the truth and referred to the conspiracy against Lalu Prasad when he raised the voice for Yadavs and Dalits. He also mentioned the argument about human evolution, questioning the origins of different species if everyone’s ancestors were chimpanzees.
News Summary:
- Bihar Education Minister Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh made controversial statements about Ramcharitmanas during a program on Hindi Day.
- He questioned the caste dynamics portrayed in Ramcharitmanas and criticized the price set for opposing certain sections of the text.
- The minister also questioned the worship of a virtuous Vipra and the exclusion of a knowledgeable Shudra.
- Dr. Chandrashekhar criticized the selective demand for degrees and highlighted the conspiracy against Lalu Prasad when he advocated for Yadavs and Dalits.
