Dimapur, June 12 (MExN): The Governor of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, PB Acharya has expressed shock and dismay over the news report of the Class IX Hindi language textbook in Gujarat which described “Lord Jesus Christ as ‘Haivaan’ (Devil) Christ”
The book was published by the Gujarat State School Textbook Board (GSSTB).
In a letter addressed to the Governor of Gujarat, Om Prakash Kohli, Acharya said such mendacious action by irresponsible employees not only hurt the sentiments but also jeopardise communal harmony, stated a press release from PRO to Governor, Nagaland.
The Governor called for stern action against the person responsible and should be punished as per law, it said adding that he also spoke to his counterpart in Gujarat about the seriousness of the matter.
Expressing his regret, the Gujarat Governor also assured to take up the matter urgently with the Gujarat State Education Minister and to take action against the person concerned, the release further informed.
