NCERT Introduces Emergency Section in Class 9 Social Science Textbook
The NCERT has for the first time included a section on the Emergency, mentioning Indira Gandhi, in its Class 9 social science textbook. This addition has sparked a political debate.
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NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time
For the first time, NCERT has introduced a chapter on the Emergency from 1975-77 in the Class IX curriculum. This segment sheds light on the suspension of fundamental rights and censorship, underscoring the crucial challenges faced by Indian democracy. The chapter, titled 'Understanding Society: India and Beyond,' also recognizes Jayaprakash Narayan's influence and the subsequent elections, celebrating democracy's resilience after 51 years since the Emergency was declared.
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Read full article →NCERT Class 9 social science textbook features Emergency; sparks war of words
The new Class 9 textbook notes that democratic institutions “came under severe strain, and citizens’ freedom was restricted” during the Emergency
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