Class 8 book describes Bal Gangadhar Tilak as the 'Father of Terrorism'

Jaipur : In a major goof up, a class 8 reference textbook described freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak as the "Father of Terrorism".

The book is used by a private English medium school affiliated to the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE).

However, the board only publishes its books in Hindi leaving students with no option than to use reference books for their studies.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak demonstrated a path towards national movement, therefore, he is called as the father of terrorism, reads page 267 of chapter 22 of the book.

The description is part of sub-topic "Incidents of National Movement during 18th and 19th century".

"Tilak clearly believed that we cannot achieve anything just by pleading the British officers. Through Shivaji and Ganpati festivals, Tilak aroused unique awareness in the country. He instilled the mantra of freedom among the masses, due to which he became a thorn in the eyes of the British," the book reads.

Authorities later clarified that the mistake at publishers end has been rectified in the revised edition.

The translators made the mistake. It had come to our notice and was corrected in the revised edition last month. The first edition was published last year, Rajpal Singh, a production official at the publisher's office, told PTI.