Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, on Saturday, indirectly defended the move to introduce Bhagavad Gita in state schools.
Speaking to reporters at Devatkal village of the district on Saturday, he stated that the Bhagavad Gita has been introduced in Gujarat to impart moral education among children.
"In the competitive era, there is need for moral education among children," he said, appealing not to create unnecessary confusion over this issue.
"If Bhagavad Gita is incorporated in the textbook, it will improve the intelligence level among the children. What is wrong in it? The education department is also making preparations to introduce it in our state. Let them give their report first. We will then take a decision in this regard," the CM said.
"Personality development is a motto of the state government and it will take a suitable decision towards it," he added.
The Karnataka government is considering introducing Bhagavad Gita in all state schools as part of moral science education, kickstarting a bunch of discussions around it.
Primary and Secondary education minister BC Nagesh on Friday said that the government is thinking of introducing moral science education from the academic year 2023-24 in all the state schools.
“There has been a demand to introduce moral education in schools. Moral education may include Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata or any other holy books such as Quran and the Bible that teach values,” the minister said, adding that he will discuss the matter with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and academicians before arriving at a decision.
“Let the experts decide on what should be included in moral science education,” he said.
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