For the first time in over five decades, NCERT has introduced a dedicated section on the 1975 National Emergency in its Class 9 Social Science textbook. The addition comes as part of broader curriculum updates under NEP 2020 and NCF 2023, triggering a sharp political debate. While the ruling government calls it a vital lesson on a "dark chapter," the Opposition alleges historical and ideological bias. Here is a breakdown of the new textbook content and the larger controversy.

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.…

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