Staff Reporter, New Delhi: Jorhat MP and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, has urged the Centre to promptly correct what he described as “significant historical inaccuracies” in the revised NCERT Class 8 history textbook relating to the Ahom dynasty of Assam. In a letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Gogoi pointed out factual errors and oversimplifications in the chapter “Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities”, warning that they risk distorting students’ understanding of Assam’s history. He highlighted several issues, including the misrepresentation of the Ahoms’ origins, erroneous portrayal of the Paik system, misinterpretation of the 1663 Treaty of Ghilajharighat, oversimplification of socio-political integration, and the omission of key cultural and administrative contributions. Gogoi said such inaccuracies undermine the Ahoms’ historical legacy and perpetuate misconceptions about Assam’s cultural heritage. He called for an immediate review of the chapter in consultation with subject experts from Assam to ensure the inclusion of balanced and authentic historical facts in the national curriculum.
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