Political Debate Ignites Over NCERT's Partition Module

Amidst political controversy, BJP leaders defend NCERT's new module on 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day,' charging Congress with underestimating the implications of Partition. The Congress blames the BJP and RSS for rewriting history. NCERT's module presents a critical analysis of India's Partition, highlighting key players and historical consequences.

In a heated political row, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized the Indian National Congress for opposing a new educational module released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The module, unveiled in honor of 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day,' attributes substantial responsibility for the Partition of India to Congress, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Lord Mountbatten.

Responding to Congress leader Pawan Khera's fierce critique of the module, BJP spokespersons like Shehzad Poonawalla and Gaurav Bhatia accused the Congress of perpetuating a divisive narrative. The BJP maintained that acknowledgment of the painful truths surrounding the Partition is necessary for educating future generations, despite Congress's claims of historical distortion.

The NCERT module seeks to provide a comprehensive view of the disturbing events surrounding the Partition, emphasizing the complexities faced by the Congress leadership and other principal figures. The contentious content has sparked a nationwide dialogue on historical narratives, communal implications, and the legacy of the Partition in India's contemporary political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)