by admin | July 10, 2024 12:12 pm
Many South Asian households, textbooks are shared among siblings, discussed by parents, and serve as cultural touchstones for those who may not have completed formal education. When these materials are revised with political intent, the damage extends beyond the child to the broader public. Erasing names like Akbar and Tipu Sultan, or events like the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, diminishes not only civic awareness but also the emotional engagement with the nation’s plural legacy.
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