Historical Hysteria

Ever since the NDA govt rose to power, there have been quibbles about the saffronization of the history curriculum. Supposedly apex bodies like NCERT were "inflitrated" by RSS pracharaks who were hellbent on mutating the history of this land. Now that the "secular" UPA is in power, these concerns have been laid to rest. However, to correct the wrongs of the previous governnment, a review of the history curriculum had been ordered to be undertaken by the NCERT. And what has the erudite NCERT committee decided? That from the next academic session, the older rightful version of history shall be restored. Okay - what about the current session? Hold your breath! Ladies and gentlemen, it was decided that for the nine remaining months of the current session, Indian students will be told that India has two histories - the one in the "doctored" books and the one in the earlier pristine books! Yes, you heard it right. Both versions are part of the curriculum as reported by an HT report here. India can amaze you in ways more than one!