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Dharmendra Pradhan cites UPA-era NCERT textbook toon to target Congress

IndiaTimes Thursday, 19 December 2024
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress for its alleged historical disregard for B.R. Ambedkar, citing a 2012 NCERT textbook cartoon depicting Jawaharlal Nehru "whipping" Ambedkar. Pradhan suggested the cartoon reflected Congress's deep-seated contempt for Ambedkar, despite their recent public displays of respect.
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