BJP backs NCERT's move to include ‘Emergency’ chapter in Class 9 textbook
The BJP has expressed support for the NCERT's decision to include a chapter on the 1975-1977 Emergency in Class 9 textbooks. The party argues that documenting this period is essential for historical awareness, while criticizing the Congress party's historical role.
Why it matters
The inclusion of this historical period in school curricula reflects ongoing political debates regarding India's democratic history and the legacy of the Congress party.
The BJP on Thursday (June 25, 2026) backed the NCERT s decision to introduce a section on the Emergency years in a Class 9 social science textbook, saying the "dark chapter" in India s constitutional history must be remembered to ensure it is never repeated.
The article focuses heavily on the BJP's perspective and their critique of the opposition party.
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