Naveen Patnaik Seeks Minister Gond’s Resignation Over Textbook Errors

Bhubaneswar: Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik has demanded the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond following widespread errors in children’s textbooks across Odisha.

Patnaik argued that Gond must take responsibility for the lapses, drawing parallels to Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s earlier resignation in a similar context.

For the past two to three weeks, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has been pressing for Gond’s resignation, citing the seriousness of the issue and its impact on students’ education.

Parents and educators have expressed concern over the flawed textbooks, sparking a broader debate on accountability and governance in the education sector.

Patnaik’s statement intensifies political pressure on the ruling establishment, with the controversy likely to shape public discourse around education reforms and ministerial responsibility in Odisha.