Amritsar: A controversy has arisen over the political science question paper of class 12 of Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). Tarun Chugh has alleged that questions related to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have been asked in the question paper, through which an attempt is being made to influence the students.
BJP leader Tarun Chugh said that an attempt is being made to incline the young generation towards a political ideology, which is not justified in any way. The state education minister is trying to please the senior leaders of the party by asking such questions.
He claimed that the paper is genuine. When AAP spokesperson and senior leader were contacted in this regard, they said that they do not have any information about this right now.
Questions asked in the paper
The exam was held on March 4. The 18th question in part ‘A’ on page number two of the question paper was:
“When was the Aam Aadmi Party established?”
This question was of one mark and had four options:
1. 26 November 2012
2. 26 January 2012
3. 26 December 2012
4. 15 August 2012
Similarly, Part ‘C’ had one eight-mark question:
Describe the policies and programs of Aam Aadmi Party.”
Tarun Chugh says that if questions related to political parties were to be asked, then questions related to old and established parties should have been asked. Instead, questions could have been asked about Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and Ambedkar.
Questions could also have been asked about Congress or Akali Dal
One more BJP leader Vineesh Joshi said that by doing this the education system is being misused. When the media asked, Political Science is a subject in which political parties are taught. In such a situation, why do you have an objection to this question?
Joshi’s answer to this was that if one had to ask, then questions related to Congress, Akali Dal and BJP could have been asked. Questions could have been asked about the constitution makers Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh. But this is not the case. This means that young children are being taught about Aam Aadmi Party in schools. The government is making these efforts to influence the minds of voters and the youth.