Nagpur University adds 'Ram Janmabhoomi Movement' in MA History syllabus; CPI, DMK removed
New Delhi: Nagpur University's decision to introduce "Bharatiya Janata Party" (BJP) as a topic in its MA history syllabus while removing sections related to the Communist Party of India (CPI) has stirred controversy.
The revised syllabus also retains sections on the Jan Sangh and includes a chapter on the Republican Party, while replacing content about the Congress ally Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), which supports the BJP. Notably, a chapter on the Khalistan movement has been omitted.
The new syllabus, created by NU Board of Studies (history) chairman Shyam Koretti, introduces a chapter titled "Indian Mass Movements from 1980-2000," which focuses on the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. This decision echoes a similar controversy in 2019 when the university included a chapter on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in its BA history syllabus for the fourth semester.
Koretti defended the changes, citing the removal of CPI(M) as it is no longer a national party and the inclusion of BJP, which was not part of the old syllabus despite its national presence. The syllabus covers BJP's history up to 2010. He emphasized adherence to the New Education Policy implemented across NU departments this year and noted the addition of topics on former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi in the revised syllabus.
However, the move has faced criticism, with opposition leader Vijay Wadettiwar accusing the BJP of imposing ideologies centered on casteism, religion, and hatred, as well as highlighting past criticisms of the RSS's treatment of women.
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Rickelton's ton in vain as SRH beat MI by 6 wickets
Mumbai (PTI): Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in an IPL match here on Wednesday.
Chasing an imposing 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH.
Klaasen (65 not out off 30 balls) then displayed his all-round hitting abilities to guide SRH home with the help of Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Salil Arora (30 not out off 10) in 18.4 overs.
Earlier, Rickelton's knock powered MI to 243 for five.
MI rode on a 93-run stand between Rickelton (123 not out off 55 balls) and Will Jacks (46 off 22) in 7.1 overs for the opening stand to power the side.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya scored a valuable 31 off 15 balls before being dismissed.
Praful Hinge (2/54), Eshan Malinga (1/29), Sakib Hasan (1/39) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (1/31) were the wicket-takers for SRH.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indian: 243 for 5 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 123 not out; Praful Hinge 2/54).
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 249 for 4 in 18.4 overs (Travis Head 76, Heinrich Klaasen 65 not out; AM Ghazanfar 2/51).
