Rewriting the Indian History: Are the RSS and BJP Confusing the Public?

Counting the series of comments about rewriting history as Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) said it is needed to rewrite our history. Previously, former information and broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar proudly said, ‘We have not changed a single page of history.’

Now a recent comment by the education minister of India Dharmendra Pradhan, about the possibility of rewriting history. Pradhan has clarified that ‘there is no plan to rewrite history, but rather an effort to include those who were left out’.

However, I believe that rewriting history is not only necessary but also beneficial for a country like India which has a glorious past to tell upcoming generations and let them know about the glory of its culture and their great ancestors.

History is a constantly evolving subject that is always open to reinterpretation and revision. The understanding of history is shaped by the political and social context of a particular time.

As such, it is essential to revisit and revise historical accounts to reflect the changing times and the evolving perspectives of people. In a country like India, with its diverse cultures, religions, and languages, the history that we learn must be inclusive and reflective of the country’s diversity.

The RSS, in particular, has been calling for a rewriting of history for decades, and I believe that their call is justified. The RSS has been advocating for a history that reflects India’s ancient glory and celebrates the country’s cultural heritage.

This is an essential endeavor as the history taught in schools today was written by left-minded historians like Romila Thapar, Irfan Habib, … who only glorified invaders and anti-India lobbies.

A revised history curriculum is needed that includes all aspects of India’s cultural, ancestral, and historical heritage would be inclusive and help foster a sense of national pride.

Rewriting history also presents an opportunity to correct past wrongs. India’s history is marked by several instances of sacrifice by our warriors, demolished heritage, and how our ancestors struggled to keep us the same as we are today.

These episodes must be acknowledged and corrected through the rewriting of history. No one is in support of showing only one-sided historical events it is necessary to mention every aspect of fact-based past events truthfully without masking one over another, and this revised history curriculum could help create a more equal society by educating people about the actual past.

The question is if the present BJP government is led by RSS, then why all of them are confusing the public? Why is the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) dusting the eyes of Hindus by chanting about rewriting history for decades?

In conclusion, I believe that rewriting history is not only necessary but also beneficial for a country like India. The country’s diverse history and culture deserve an inclusive and nuanced representation that reflects the perspectives of all people.

Government should take note of its efforts and revise the history curriculum accordingly. By doing so, we can create a more inclusive and equitable society that is reflective of India’s diverse cultural heritage.

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  • Govind Mishra

    An Indian author and editor. He has also edited several volumes of articles, stories, essays, and poetry. Mishra studied English Literature at Mithila University. He began his career as a political youth activist in Bihar JDU, and a journalist, working for various news portals, blogs, and magazines, before eventually becoming an editor. Mishra has written extensively on social and cultural issues, and his books often explore themes of caste, class, gender, and religion in Indian society. He has also written on contemporary Indian politics and economics, as well as on classical Indian literature.

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