In the ongoing NCERT Class 8 textbook controversy, Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha MP P. Sandosh Kumar on Friday said that while the contentious textbook section drew sharp criticism and was eventually banned by the Supreme Court, the focus should not be limited to just one book. P Sandosh Kumar further questioned “reckless or objectionable contents”, underscoring the need for a wider look at other educational materials. (ANI file photo) Kumar further questioned “reckless or objectionable contents”, underscoring the need for a wider look at other educational materials. Also read | Everything you need to know about the NCERT textbook row and SC ban Speaking to ANI, he said, “The NCERT textbooks created a lot of controversy, and finally, the Supreme Court had to ban them. But at the same time, you should understand one thing. Many other textbooks contain reckless or objectionable content. So what about those contents? This is true. This was quite defamatory…” The controversy erupted after the top court took exception to the inclusion of the sub-chapter in the …