SIR, Emergency in, 'secularism' out: Changes to Class 9 NCERT book spark row

The latest revision of the Class 9 NCERT social science textbook has stirred controversy by omitting key terms like'secular' and'secularism' from the Preamble, while including chapters on the Emergency period and Indira Gandhi's rule. This change has ignited debates among political parties and educators about the ideological shifts in national educational curriculum, raising concerns over the potential erosion of secular values in India's educational framework. The move has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties like Congress, while BJP supporters argue it's about presenting a more balanced historical narrative.