(File Photo)The Sarbananda Sonowal-led BJP government in Assam has made Sanskrit compulsory in all state board schools till Class VIII. “The government should have brought the matter to the Assembly so that the pros and cons of making Sanskrit compulsory could have been discussed,” AIUDF leader Aminul Islam said. The Sonowal cabinet in February decided to make Sanskrit compulsory till Class VIII. “Making Sanskrit compulsory will only increase the burden on children. “We are not opposed to making Sanskrit compulsory.

Source: Indian Express March 02, 2017 21:56 UTC