New NCERT Political Science textbooks now with an updated discourse on Ayodhya: What’s changed
NEW DELHI: The had recently announced of revisions in the Class 12 Political Science textbook aiming to incorporate the Supreme Court’s 2019 verdict on the Ayodhya Dispute case.
The NCERT‘s revised textbooks have now hit the bookstores with singificant changes, some of which includes not-naming the Babri Masjid and instead naming it as a ‘three-domed structure’ apart from shortening details on the Ayodhya discourse, reportedly from four pages to two.
In a previous report by TOI, the planned changes by the NCERT were extensively covered. The Council on its website had stated, “Content is updated as per the latest developments in politics. Text on Ayodhya issue has been thoroughly revised because of the latest changes brought by the Supreme Court’s Constitutional bench verdict and its widespread welcoming reception..”
Changes in NCERT Political Science Textbook
The NCERT has revised the Class 12 Political Science textbook, omitting references to the Babri Masjid demolition and Hindutva. The original section on the Ayodhya dispute described the demolition of the disputed structure at Ayodhya in December 1992 and its impact on Indian politics, nationalism, and secularism. The revised version now states that the centuries-old legal and political dispute over the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple influenced Indian politics, culminating in the construction of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya following the Supreme Court’s decision on November 9, 2019.
Changes in the Class XI Political Theory Textbook
The NCERT has also revised the Class XI Political Theory textbook, particularly regarding the Gujarat riots of 2002.
Previously, in chapter 8 – Secularism, Page 112, mentioned that more than 1,000 persons, mostly Muslims, were massacred during the post-Godhra riots in Gujarat in 2002. The revised version states that more than 1,000 persons were killed during the riots, emphasizing that in any riots, people across communities suffer.
Similarly, in chapter 8 – Secularism, Page 117, the original text highlighted Nehru’s criticism of the communalism of the majority community as a threat to national unity. The revised version removes the reference to national unity, focusing only on Nehru’s criticism of communalism.
Revisions in NCERT Class XII Political Science Textbook: Politics In India Since Independence
In the Class XII Political Science textbook, several chapters have undergone revisions:
Chapter 1: Challenges of Nation Building, Page 10
The original text mentioned that thousands of women were abducted on both sides of the border, forced into conversion and marriage, and sometimes killed by their families to preserve ‘family honour.’ The revised text omits the phrase “on both sides of the border” for a more generalized statement.
Chapter 3: Politics of Planned Development, Page 46
The definition of “Left” originally referred to those in favor of the poor and government policies for their benefit. The revised version defines the “Left” as those favoring state control of the economy over free competition.
Chapter 7: Regional Aspiration, Page 119
The original text stated that Pakistan describes the disputed area as ‘Azad Pakistan,’ while India claims it as under illegal occupation. The revised version states that the area is called Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) by India, aligning with the latest position of the Indian government.
Chapter 8: Recent Developments in Indian Politics, Page 136
The original text questioned the legacy of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and the Ayodhya demolition for political mobilization. The revised text focuses solely on the legacy of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
Chapter 8, page 139
The original text discussed the demolition of the Babri Masjid and its impact on Indian politics. The revised text highlights the influence of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple dispute on Indian politics, culminating in the construction of the Ram Temple following the Supreme Court’s decision in 2019.
Chapter 8, page 152
The original text noted that since the 1989 election, the votes and seats won by Congress and the BJP did not add up to more than fifty percent. The revised text states that the votes of Congress and BJP often add up to more than fifty percent, except in 1996, 2004, and 2009.
Chapter 8, page 157
The original options included the Mandal Recommendations, Anti-Reservation Stir, and the demolition of Babri Masjid. The revised options are the implementation of the Mandal Commission recommendations and the Supreme Court judgment on the Ram Janmabhoomi. This change aligns with the internal updates in the chapter and removes the anti-reservation stir option to avoid confusion among students.
The NCERT‘s revised textbooks have now hit the bookstores with singificant changes, some of which includes not-naming the Babri Masjid and instead naming it as a ‘three-domed structure’ apart from shortening details on the Ayodhya discourse, reportedly from four pages to two.
In a previous report by TOI, the planned changes by the NCERT were extensively covered. The Council on its website had stated, “Content is updated as per the latest developments in politics. Text on Ayodhya issue has been thoroughly revised because of the latest changes brought by the Supreme Court’s Constitutional bench verdict and its widespread welcoming reception..”
Changes in NCERT Political Science Textbook
The NCERT has revised the Class 12 Political Science textbook, omitting references to the Babri Masjid demolition and Hindutva. The original section on the Ayodhya dispute described the demolition of the disputed structure at Ayodhya in December 1992 and its impact on Indian politics, nationalism, and secularism. The revised version now states that the centuries-old legal and political dispute over the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple influenced Indian politics, culminating in the construction of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya following the Supreme Court’s decision on November 9, 2019.
Changes in the Class XI Political Theory Textbook
The NCERT has also revised the Class XI Political Theory textbook, particularly regarding the Gujarat riots of 2002.
Previously, in chapter 8 – Secularism, Page 112, mentioned that more than 1,000 persons, mostly Muslims, were massacred during the post-Godhra riots in Gujarat in 2002. The revised version states that more than 1,000 persons were killed during the riots, emphasizing that in any riots, people across communities suffer.
Similarly, in chapter 8 – Secularism, Page 117, the original text highlighted Nehru’s criticism of the communalism of the majority community as a threat to national unity. The revised version removes the reference to national unity, focusing only on Nehru’s criticism of communalism.
Revisions in NCERT Class XII Political Science Textbook: Politics In India Since Independence
In the Class XII Political Science textbook, several chapters have undergone revisions:
Chapter 1: Challenges of Nation Building, Page 10
The original text mentioned that thousands of women were abducted on both sides of the border, forced into conversion and marriage, and sometimes killed by their families to preserve ‘family honour.’ The revised text omits the phrase “on both sides of the border” for a more generalized statement.
Chapter 3: Politics of Planned Development, Page 46
The definition of “Left” originally referred to those in favor of the poor and government policies for their benefit. The revised version defines the “Left” as those favoring state control of the economy over free competition.
Chapter 7: Regional Aspiration, Page 119
The original text stated that Pakistan describes the disputed area as ‘Azad Pakistan,’ while India claims it as under illegal occupation. The revised version states that the area is called Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) by India, aligning with the latest position of the Indian government.
Chapter 8: Recent Developments in Indian Politics, Page 136
The original text questioned the legacy of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and the Ayodhya demolition for political mobilization. The revised text focuses solely on the legacy of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
Chapter 8, page 139
The original text discussed the demolition of the Babri Masjid and its impact on Indian politics. The revised text highlights the influence of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple dispute on Indian politics, culminating in the construction of the Ram Temple following the Supreme Court’s decision in 2019.
Chapter 8, page 152
The original text noted that since the 1989 election, the votes and seats won by Congress and the BJP did not add up to more than fifty percent. The revised text states that the votes of Congress and BJP often add up to more than fifty percent, except in 1996, 2004, and 2009.
Chapter 8, page 157
The original options included the Mandal Recommendations, Anti-Reservation Stir, and the demolition of Babri Masjid. The revised options are the implementation of the Mandal Commission recommendations and the Supreme Court judgment on the Ram Janmabhoomi. This change aligns with the internal updates in the chapter and removes the anti-reservation stir option to avoid confusion among students.
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