Jammu and Kashmir Withdraws Over 4,800 Books After Screening 21.8 Lakh Titles in Colleges
The Jammu and Kashmir government has screened over 21.8 lakh books in government and private college libraries, withdrawing around 4,800 titles deemed to contain objectionable or anti-national content. This scrutiny, ongoing since early 2025, aims to uphold constitutional values and academic standards. While the government cites clear criteria for identifying such material, opposition MLA Sheikh Khursheed criticized the move as an attempt to distort Kashmir's history and restrict knowledge. The review process continues with additional books under expert examination.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (47/100). Lens Score 59/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (42–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 22 Sept, 12:31 pm. Other outlets followed.
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