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The Constitution, Cartoons and Controversies
A close reading of the Political Science textbook shows that it is complex, moves beyond pat answers, and treats the Constitution as a living document. It was produced in the light of the National Curriculum Framework 2005, which in itself was a major attempt to democratise education, and reverse the National Curriculum Framework 2000 which was casteist and sexist.
The book begins with “A letter to you”, inviting the reader, whether teacher, parent, or learner, to a dialogue. The letter was written by the chief advisors, Suhas Palshikar and Yogendra Yadav, who have since resigned, in the midst of the cartoon controversy. The last paragraph of the letter reads as follows:
Dear Reader,
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