SC issues notice to Central government on banning German in Kendriya Vidyalayas

Nov 21, 2014 03:33 PM IST India India Share

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Central government on the question of dropping German as a language in Kendriya Vidyalayas.



Human Resource and Development Minister Smriti Irani said that she is not aware of any Supreme Court notice. She further justified government's order on German and said, "it's unfair to keep German as a third language. German is a foreign language and it is being taught as a foreign language."



The Human Resource and Development Ministry had scrapped German as third language after the Sanskrit Shikshak Sangh moved the Delhi High Court.



German Chancellor Angela Merkel had also raised this issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Australian tour.



Vishwa Hindu Parishad Leader Ashok Singal said, "Sanskrit should be compulsory. One English is enough don't need any other foreign language. Wait and watch what all gets banned next."



Sanksrit Shiksha Sangh said, "They have to teach Sanskrit or any modern Indian language instead. They will hopefully do it on their own now. But if not, we will write to Prime Minister and HRD Ministry. If that does not work, we will take strong action and take the matter to court.

