NCERT gave Mughals 13 pages under UPA, says Devendra Fadnavis as he targets Congress

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday criticised the previous UPA government over the content of NCERT history textbooks alleging that school curricula during its tenure gave greater space to Mughal history while offering limited coverage of Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajAddressing the BJP Maharashtra State Executive Meeting in Pune Fadnavis said NCERT textbooks during the UPA era dedicated 13 pages to the Mughals while reducing the history of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to a single passageHe contrasted this with changes made to the curriculum under the Narendra Modiled government claiming that updated textbooks now devote 17 pages to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Maratha historyFadnavis compares NCERT coverage under UPA and Modi governmentsFadnavis alleged that the previous curriculum reflected selective treatment of historical figures and eventsDuring the UPA era NCERT textbooks had 13 pages for the Mughals and one passage for Shivaji During PM Modis time the curriculum gave 17 pages to Shivaji Initially they opposed on issues then they targeted the Ram temple case They tried to set a narrative that the Ram temple was looted Their next target is the Kumbh Mela Come and see Kumbh tenders were awarded at 20 lower prices said CM FadnavisThe chief ministers remarks came as the BJP leadership discussed the partys political strategy and organisational priorities at its Maharashtra State Executive MeetingFadnavis has repeatedly accused the Opposition of promoting what he describes as misleading narratives on issues ranging from history and religion to government projects and public expenditureChief minister targets Congress over Ram temple controversyDuring his address Fadnavis also targeted the Congress over allegations and controversies related to donations and expenditure connected with the Ram templeHe accused the Opposition of attempting to portray the issue as a case of financial wrongdoingThe chief minister further alleged that the Opposition was now attempting to raise questions about the upcoming Trimbakeshwar MahaSimhastha Kumbh Mela scheduled for 2027Referring to tenders issued for work related to the event Fadnavis said contracts had been awarded at prices around 20 per cent lower than the estimated costsHe said the government would continue to counter allegations concerning expenditure and implementation of projects related to the religious gatheringBJP leadership holds state executive and officebearers meetingsEarlier on Monday Fadnavis attended the Maharashtra State Executive Committee meeting in PuneHe also participated in the BJP Maharashtra State OfficeBearers Meeting chaired by BJP state president and MLA Ravindra ChavanIn a post on social media platform X Fadnavis launched a fresh attack on the Congress accusing the Opposition party of opposing the construction of the Ram temple and attempting to spread what he described as misleading narratives about the upcoming Trimbakeshwar MahaSimhastha Kumbh MelaThe BJPs statelevel meetings brought together party leaders and officebearers as the organisation reviewed political issues and discussed its broader strategy in MaharashtraFadnavis raises Womens Reservation Bill and welfare schemesFadnavis also targeted the Congress over the Womens Reservation Bill accusing the party of delaying and preventing its passage while it was in powerHe contrasted this with the record of the current BJPled government saying the Narendra Modi government had taken steps aimed at expanding opportunities for women and young peopleHe referred to government initiatives focused on womens welfare and economic empowerment including programmes aimed at improving access to education employment and selfemployment opportunitiesThe chief minister said womens empowerment remained an important part of the BJPled governments development agendaMaharashtra targets USD 1 trillion economy by 2030Outlining Maharashtras economic roadmap Fadnavis reiterated the state governments target of building a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030He linked the target to the broader goal of strengthening Maharashtras economic capacity while contributing to the national vision of a developed India by 2047Fadnavis said the government remained committed to the goal of a developed Maharashtra alongside the national objective of transforming India into a developed countryWith inputs from ANI