Suresh Gopi Calls NEP a 'Weapon' Against Historical Distortions

Union Minister Suresh Gopi criticized the portrayal of India's history, describing the National Education Policy (NEP) as a 'weapon' to reveal historical 'hollowness'. He urged for the correction of historical records and questioned secularism's relevance amid past temple plundering, while attacking the ruling CPI(M)'s alleged spread of falsehoods.

Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Saturday branded the National Education Policy (NEP) as a 'weapon' to uncover the 'hollowness' and 'lies' within India's historical narratives. Speaking to constituents and party members, Gopi claimed the country's history has been misrepresented.

Without direct references, the actor-turned-politician accused past actions of temple plundering and questioned how secularism fits those alleged incidents. He highlighted the opposition from the LDF government to the NEP and PM SHRI schemes.

Gopi called for the correction of historical inaccuracies, emphasizing the NEP's role in enlightening children about accurate history. Criticizing the present-day Communist leadership, he alleged they are living by spreading falsehoods compared to their predecessors' socialist ideals.

(With inputs from agencies.)