Viral Video Raises Questions: Haryana Education Minister's Numeric Stumble

1. Numerical Mishap in Assembly:

Education Minister Kanwarpal Gurjar struggles to correctly read a 6-digit figure, creating a buzz around his mathematical abilities during an Assembly session.

In the viral video, the minister attempts three times to read the figure ''1 lakh 76 thousand 676'' but falters, prompting commentary on social media regarding the prerequisites for ministerial roles.

The public response highlights concerns about the importance of mathematical proficiency, even for ordinary jobs, and questions whether such skills are essential for a ministerial position.

After a pause and consulting a paper, Minister Gurjar finally corrected the figure as Rs 1 lakh 7 thousand 636.84 crore, with assistance from the Speaker.

The video went viral on social media, sparking discussions on the competence and qualifications required for individuals holding ministerial roles.

The video comes in the wake of a poetic exchange between Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and former CM Bhupendra Singh Hooda, adding to the recent trend of political figures engaging in poetic banter.

A previous viral video features CM Manohar Lal Khattar taking an oath by placing his hand on the Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta during an Assembly session, addressing concerns about corruption in government jobs.