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NCERT Emergency Chapter Sparks Political Debate
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🗓 26 Jun 2026, 01:03 AM
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Congress MP KC Venugopal has labelled the NCERT's new Class IX chapter on the Emergency as 'divisive politics,' while Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defended it as essential for educating future generations about a significant historical period.
A new chapter on the Emergency period introduced by the NCERT for Class IX students has triggered a political disagreement between the Congress and the BJP.
Congress Member of Parliament, KC Venugopal, voiced strong criticism, characterizing the new curriculum addition as an act of 'divisive politics.' He suggested the move was intended to create divisions rather than foster historical understanding.
Conversely, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan welcomed the inclusion of the Emergency chapter. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that younger generations are informed about the events and 'dark deeds' that transpired during that era of Indian history.
Congress Member of Parliament, KC Venugopal, voiced strong criticism, characterizing the new curriculum addition as an act of 'divisive politics.' He suggested the move was intended to create divisions rather than foster historical understanding.
Conversely, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan welcomed the inclusion of the Emergency chapter. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that younger generations are informed about the events and 'dark deeds' that transpired during that era of Indian history.