Education Minister Responds to Preamble Removal in Textbooks

On Tuesday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan categorically denied reports that NCERT textbooks no longer include the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.

In a tweet, Mr Pradhan stated that these claims have no basis and emphasized that, under the National Education Policy (NEP), the NCERT has given due importance to various aspects of the Indian Constitution, including the Preamble, Fundamental Duties, Fundamental Rights, and the National Anthem.

Mr Pradhan criticized those spreading misinformation about the Indian education system, accusing them of playing with the future of children. He argued that the Congress party, inspired by Macaulay’s ideology, has always been antagonistic towards India’s development and education system. He asserted that the Congress’ argument that only the Preamble reflects constitutional values exposes their limited understanding of the Constitution.

“The allegations of removing the Preamble of the Constitution from NCERT textbooks have no basis. For the first time under the National Education Policy, NCERT has given due importance and respect to various aspects of the Indian Constitution – Preamble, Fundamental Duties, Fundamental Rights, National Anthem – in the textbooks…Those who are playing with the future of children and calling the Indian education system rubbish should try to know the truth before spreading lies. Inspired by Macaulay’s ideology, Congress has always hated India’s development and education system. The argument that only the Preamble of the Constitution reflects constitutional values exposes Congress’ understanding of the Constitution,” the minister wrote on X.

During the Zero Hour discussion, the honorable Leader of the Opposition made some comments on NCERT books which are beyond facts. Even in the new textbooks that have come out, the Preamble of the Constitution and along with it the fundamental duties, fundamental rights, national anthem and core values ​​of the Constitution have also been included.

शून्य काल की चर्चा के दौरान आदरणीय नेता प्रतिपक्ष ने NCERT की किताबों पर कुछ टिप्पणी की जो तथ्यों से परे है।

अभी भी जो नए पाठ्यपुस्तक आए हैं, उनमें संविधान की प्रस्तावना (Preamble) और उसके साथ fundamental duties, fundamental rights, national anthem, संविधान के core values को भी… pic.twitter.com/M6ePkxroBQ

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 7, 2024

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