Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Fadnavis Targets UPA Over NCERT’s Coverage of Mughals, Shivaji
Devendra Fadnavis spoke at a BJP meeting in Pune.
He criticized the earlier UPA government’s school history textbooks.
He said the books gave much more space to the Mughals than to Shivaji Maharaj.
Fadnavis said newer books give 17 pages to Shivaji Maharaj.
He also criticized Congress over the Ram Mandir donation controversy.
He said Congress may try to create confusion about the 2027 Kumbh Mela.
Fadnavis further accused Congress of delaying the Women’s Reservation Bill.
He praised programs linked to Narendra Modi’s government, including Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and Lakhpati Didi.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accused the former UPA government of selectively presenting history in NCERT textbooks.
He claimed UPA-era textbooks devoted 13 pages to the Mughals and one passage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Fadnavis said updated textbooks under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership allocated 17 pages to Shivaji Maharaj.
He accused Congress of misrepresenting the Ram Mandir donation controversy and opposing its construction.
Fadnavis also criticized Congress over the Women’s Reservation Bill and alleged misleading claims about the 2027 Kumbh Mela.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the BJP, Congress and the former UPA government.
- What
- Fadnavis criticized the UPA-era NCERT history curriculum and made several allegations against Congress.
- When
- On Monday, during meetings of the Maharashtra BJP organization.
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Fadnavis sought to contrast the previous government’s record with the current administration’s approach to history, national icons, women’s empowerment and youth opportunities.
- Speaker
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- Event
- BJP Maharashtra State Executive Meeting
- Location
- Pune
- UPA-era curriculum claim
- Fadnavis alleged that NCERT textbooks devoted 13 pages to the Mughals and one passage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Current curriculum claim
- Fadnavis said updated textbooks allocated 17 pages to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Other political criticisms
- He targeted Congress over the Ram Mandir controversy, the Women’s Reservation Bill and the 2027 Kumbh Mela.
- Programs cited
- Fadnavis highlighted Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and Lakhpati Didi.