Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has lauded NCERT's decision to include the Emergency period in Class IX textbooks. This move aims to educate future generations about the "dark deeds" of that era, ensuring such events are not repeated. The new Social Science textbook highlights the suspension of fundamental rights and press censorship during 1975-77, alongside the role of Jayaprakash Narayan and the subsequent strengthening of Indian democracy.

NCERT has added a detailed section on the 1975–77 Emergency in Class 9 textbooks, calling it a major challenge to Indian democracy and highlighting its impact.

For the first time, NCERT has introduced the Emergency of 1975-77 in a Class 9 textbook, labeling it a significant challenge to Indian democracy. The chapter details the…

The BJP has endorsed the NCERT's move to include the Emergency period in Class 9 textbooks, deeming it a crucial "dark chapter" for students to learn from and prevent recurrence.…

'Dark deeds of Emergency': Pradhan backs NCERT move to add chapter in Class 9 textbook