Kerala Minister V Sivankutty opposes NCERT's move to rename English textbooks with Hindi titles. He calls it a cultural imposition and attack on linguistic diversity. The minister says Kerala prioritizes regional cultural freedom. He wants NCERT to withdraw the decision. Other states like Tamil Nadu also criticize the central government.
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