Education Minister Supports Inclusion Of Preamble In NCERT Texts
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan denied claims of the Preamble's removal from NCERT books
The minister confirmed that the Preamble to the Constitution remains included in Class 6 NCERT textbooks
The Congress party previously raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha about the Preamble being removed from some NCERT textbooks
The opposition claimed this move was an attempt to impose communal ideology in the country
During Zero Hour, Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge stated that the Preamble was previously included in NCERT textbooks
The minister informed the House that textbooks for classes up to 7th grade have been published so far
He added that textbooks also include the Fundamental Duties, Fundamental Rights, and National Anthem