Lucknow: Tension flared in Lucknow on Monday as members of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) protested against recent changes in the NCERT syllabus, accusing the council of erasing key historical references. The students objected to the reported removal of content related to Mahatma Gandhi, Nathuram Godse, RSS, and the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Students Block Road Outside KKC Degree College
Dozens of NSUI activists gathered outside KKC Degree College, blocking the road and chanting slogans against the NCERT and the central government. Police intervened after the protest escalated, detaining several students and shifting them to Eco Garden.
NSUI Accuses Government Of Distorting History
NSUI leaders claimed the syllabus revision was an attempt to narrow the educational perspective and manipulate historical narratives. “Removing chapters on Gandhi and Gujarat riots is an attack on factual history,” said NSUI activist Akhilesh Dubey.
Student protester Pooja Verma added that concealing historical truths would harm democracy and weaken the education system’s neutrality.
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‘Save History’ Campaign To Intensify Statewide
NSUI warned that if the decision is not reversed, demonstrations will spread across universities and colleges under their “Save History” campaign. Police have increased deployment outside key educational institutions to prevent further unrest.
