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'No need to teach about riots, demolition': NCERT chief on Babri Masjid tweaks in textbooks

IndiaTimes Sunday, 16 June 2024
NCERT's director Dinesh Prasad Saklani expressed concerns about teaching riots in school textbooks, emphasizing the need to create positive citizens and avoid fostering violence and depression. He specifically mentioned the changes made regarding chapters on Gujarat riots.
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