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NCERT revisions, charges against Arundhati Roy, and no graduate in 13 years

Jun 19, 2024
Indian Express’ Ritika Chopra discusses NCERT textbook revisions on Babri Masjid and Gujarat riots. Apurva Vishwanath explains potential legal charges against Arundhati Roy and Dr. Sheikh Showkat Hussain. Anonna Dutt covers a medical college with no graduates in 13 years and the NMC's intervention.
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  • NCERT revised textbooks focus on Babri Masjid demolition changes, highlighting shift in content approach.
  • Arundhati Roy's potential UAPA charges raise concerns on government's use of anti-terror laws and legal complexities.

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Changes to NCERT Political Science Textbooks

NCERT has made significant revisions to political science textbooks, notably reducing the content on the Babri Masjid demolition in Class 12 textbooks. Events leading to the demolition have been pruned, leading to a focus on the Ramjanmabhoomi movement and Supreme Court judgment. Images like newspaper clippings have been removed, signifying a broader trend in modern NCERT textbooks.

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