Unveiling the 'Culprits' of India's Partition: NCERT Module Sparks Debate
A new NCERT module, marking 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day,' attributes the partition of India to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Congress, and Lord Mountbatten. It critiques the rushed preparation and impact on India's foreign policy, citing Kashmir as a lingering issue. The module serves as supplementary educational material.
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A recently released NCERT module commemorating 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' has stirred controversy with its claims concerning India's partition. The module pinpoints Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Indian National Congress, and then Viceroy Lord Mountbatten as the key figures responsible for the partition.
According to the module, the haste in executing the partition, particularly by Mountbatten who advanced the transfer of power from June 1948 to August 1947, led to poorly demarcated borders and contributed to a chaotic post-partition landscape. The text also discusses the subsequent Kashmir issue, which continues to impact India's foreign policy due to international pressures and aid to Pakistan.
Additionally, the module captures the differing perspectives of Indian leaders like Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Mahatma Gandhi on partition. While Patel viewed it as preferable to civil war, Gandhi opposed it yet did not contest Congress's resolution violently. The educational material is intended to aid class discussions and deepen understanding of this historical event.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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