Maha govt panel suggested obscene books for schools: Opp'n
Opposition leaders in Maharashtra have claimed that the books recommended by a government-appointed committee as supplementary readings for Class 1 to Class 5 students featured "obscene" texts. Opposition leader RV Patil said that the books have phrases like "loss of virginity" and "sexual desire". Following  criticism, state Education Minister Vinod Tawde said the books will be reviewed.