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Narendra Modi against including his life story in school syllabus

New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi today opposed the move by BJP-ruled states of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to include his life story in education curriculum, saying living individuals should not be part of the

“These events will be included in the syllabus of primary schools, such as fifth, sixth and seventh standard. Since this initiative is at a primary stage, the new syllabus will come into effect only in 2015-16,” the minister had said.
 
Earlier, Madhya Pradesh government had said that lessons on the life of Modi may be included in the school curriculum to “inspire” students.

“We have received suggestions from various quarters that a life-sketch of Modiji be taught in the schools, to inspire students from early age,” School Education Minister Paras Jain had said.