Minister Wants to Remove English Songs for Children

May 10, 2026, 05:42
IndiaPolitics

Introduction

Yogendra Upadhyaya is a minister in Uttar Pradesh. He wants to take some English songs out of schools. He says these songs are not good for Indian values.

Main Body

The Minister does not like the song 'Johny, Johny, Yes Papa'. He says it teaches children to lie to their parents. He also does not like 'Rain, Rain, Go Away'. He says this song is only about one person. He wants children to think about other people instead. He wants teachers to use old Indian ways of teaching. He says he does not hate the English language. He only hates the ideas in these songs. He says the same is true for songs in Hindi. Other political parties are angry. They say the Minister is talking about songs to hide big problems. They say the government has corruption and problems with university exams. They think these problems are more important.

Conclusion

The Minister wants to change school books to match Indian values. However, other leaders do not agree with him.

Learning

💡 The Power of "Wants to"

In this story, we see a pattern used to describe someone's goals or desires.

Pattern: Person + wants to + Action

  • Minister wants to remove songs.
  • Minister wants to change books.

🛠️ How to use it (A2 Level)

Use this when you talk about a plan or a wish. It is much simpler than saying "He desires to..."

Examples for you:

  • I want to learn English.
  • She wants to go home.
  • They want to eat pizza.

⚠️ Watch Out!

When the person is just one (He, She, The Minister), add the 's':

  • I want →\rightarrow He wants
  • You want →\rightarrow She wants

Simple Map: He/She →\rightarrow wants to →\rightarrow Verb

Vocabulary Learning

minister (n.)
An official in the government who has a special job.
Example:The minister announced a new policy.
schools (n.)
Places where children learn and study.
Example:Children go to schools every day.
songs (n.)
Short pieces of music that people sing.
Example:We listen to songs in class.
children (n.)
Young boys and girls.
Example:The children played outside.
teach (v.)
To give knowledge or help someone learn.
Example:Teachers teach students.
parents (n.)
A mother and a father of a child.
Example:Parents help their children.
people (n.)
Human beings in general.
Example:People gather in the square.
teachers (n.)
People who give lessons to students.
Example:Teachers plan lessons.
old (adj.)
No longer new or recent.
Example:Old books are dusty.
language (n.)
A system of words used to communicate.
Example:English is a language.
ideas (n.)
Thoughts or plans that people have.
Example:Ideas can inspire change.
political (adj.)
Related to governments or politics.
Example:Political leaders debate.
parties (n.)
Groups of people with the same goals.
Example:Political parties compete.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country.
Example:The government passed a law.
corruption (n.)
Dishonest use of power for personal gain.
Example:Corruption damages trust.
problems (n.)
Difficulties or issues that need solving.
Example:There are many problems.
university (n.)
An institution where people study after school.
Example:She studies at university.
exams (n.)
Tests to check what someone knows.
Example:Exams are stressful.
books (n.)
Bound pages with written information.
Example:Books contain information.
values (n.)
Important ideas that guide behavior.
Example:Honesty is a value.
leaders (n.)
People who guide or direct others.
Example:Leaders guide the nation.
agree (v.)
To have the same opinion as someone else.
Example:We agree on the plan.
change (v.)
To make something different.
Example:Change can be good.
match (v.)
To be similar or fit together.
Example:The colors match.
take (v.)
To remove or hold something.
Example:Take the book.
good (adj.)
Having positive qualities.
Example:Good food tastes nice.
not (adv.)
Used to say the opposite of something.
Example:I do not like it.
like (v.)
To enjoy or find pleasing.
Example:I like music.
hate (v.)
To strongly dislike something.
Example:I hate rain.
only (adv.)
Just or solely.
Example:Only one left.
true (adj.)
Correct or real.
Example:That is true.
big (adj.)
Large in size or amount.
Example:A big house.
important (adj.)
Having great value or significance.
Example:It is important.
other (adj.)
Different from the one mentioned.
Example:Other options exist.
about (prep.)
Concerning or relating to.
Example:Talk about it.
think (v.)
To use the mind to consider or decide.
Example:Think carefully.
use (v.)
To employ for a purpose.
Example:Use a pen.
ways (n.)
Methods or approaches.
Example:There are many ways.
teaching (n.)
The act of giving lessons.
Example:Teaching is rewarding.
hide (v.)
To keep something out of sight.
Example:Hide the gift.