NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani denies 'saffronisation' of school curriculum, stating that riot references were removed to prevent creating violent and depressed citizens.

NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani has rejected accusations of 'saffronisation' of school curriculum, explaining that references to Gujarat riots and Babri Masjid demolition were removed from textbooks to prevent creating violent and depressed citizens. He stated, "Why should we teach about riots in school textbooks? We want to create positive citizens not violent and depressed individuals."

June 16, 2024
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