Controversy at Vidyasagar University Over Question Referring to Freedom Fighters as Terrorists

According to reports, an undergraduate examination question at Vidyasagar University in West Bengal labeled freedom fighters as “terrorists,” causing widespread outrage.

Key highlights:
• Question in B.A. (History) exam asked for names of district magistrates killed by “terrorists.”
• Descendants of freedom fighters and academicians criticized the question.
• Vice-Chancellor Dipak Kumar Kar offered apologies, attributing the error to a typographical mistake.

The development has sparked debates on historical accuracy and sensitivity in academic assessments in India.

Source: Education News Today | The Hindu