DU comes under fire for dropping texts by Dalit writers
The Hindu
University counters backlash from several quarters, says present English syllabus inclusive in nature, includes pioneering works of renowned scholars
The Delhi University’s decision to drop texts by two Dalit authors Bama and Sukirtharini — “Sangat” and “Debt” respectively — from the English syllabus has come under severe criticism from several quarters. The translated texts were part of the new syllabus that came into force in 2019 and were supposed to be taught to the current batch of third-year students for the first time, several DU professors said. Additionally, Mahasweta Devi’s “Draupadi” which has been taught at the university since 1999, according to professors, was also dropped from the syllabus by the varsity.More Related News