BJP MP Seeks to Erase Colonial Legacy: Drops 'Lord' Title from Indian Textbooks
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A BJP parliamentarian has called on the Indian government to drop the honorific 'Lord' when referring to former British Viceroys and Governor Generals in educational materials and official documents. Sujeeth Kumar, the MP, argues that continuing to use the title perpetuates a 'colonial hangover' even decades after India gained independence. Kumar's request comes after he conducted a survey of government and educational sources, revealing widespread use of the title. He pointed out that NCERT history books for Classes 8 and 12 frequently refer to British administrators as Lord Curzon, Lord Mountbatten, and others. The MP believes that the terminology persists due to a lingering colonial mindset, which imposed British superiority and served British interests. He questioned the need to continue giving British officials elevated status, especially when many were responsible for atrocities in India. Kumar cited the renaming of Rajpath to Kartavya Path as an example of India's move away from colonial nomenclature. He also referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address, where Modi outlined the Panch Pran for the Amrit Kal period, which includes removing all remnants of a 'slave mentality.' The MP's proposal aims to promote a more inclusive and mature democracy, where colonial-era practices are replaced with names that reflect national ideals and civic duty. By dropping the 'Lord' title, India can move closer to its goal of a 'slave-free' future.
