Education Minister Supports Inclusion Of Preamble In NCERT Texts

Aug 09, 2024 Tanvi Kaushik

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan denied claims of the Preamble's removal from NCERT books

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The minister confirmed that the Preamble to the Constitution remains included in Class 6 NCERT textbooks

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The Congress party previously raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha about the Preamble being removed from some NCERT textbooks

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The opposition claimed this move was an attempt to impose communal ideology in the country

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During Zero Hour, Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge stated that the Preamble was previously included in NCERT textbooks

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The minister informed the House that textbooks for classes up to 7th grade have been published so far

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He added that textbooks also include the Fundamental Duties, Fundamental Rights, and National Anthem

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