The Economic Times

NCERT introduces emergency lesson in class nine; 'divisive politics', says Congress

NCERT's new Class 9 textbook includes a section on the 1975-77 Emergency, framing it as a test for Indian democracy. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan supports this, emphasizing the need for future generations to learn from this period. However, Congress MP KC Venugopal criticizes the move, accusing NCERT of divisive politics. The textbook details the growing dissatisfaction and protests leading to the Emergency, and its eventual lifting, highlighting democracy's resilience.