Explained: The row over Jammu and Kashmir’s sweeping ‘audit’ of academic material
The Jammu & Kashmir government initiated a sweeping audit of academic materials in educational institutions following the procurement of two books that allegedly glorified separatist leaders. This action, ordered by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, also resulted in the suspension of eight employees from the school education department. The controversy echoes a previous ban on several books deemed to promote secessionism, raising concerns about academic freedom and censorship in the region.