EXCLUSIVE: PSEB Changed Class XII History Syllabus to make it Indian Nationalistic

AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—The pro-Hindutva outfit RSS has been getting more blunt in implementing its policies against minorities since the formation of saffron BJP’s government in India. In addition to its repeated attacks on Sikh history & culture, the RSS has once again succeeded in getting the Sikh history removed from class XII syllabus taught by the Punjab School Education Board.

Although the PSEB has excused of shifting the syllabus of Sikh history to class XI after observing sharp reaction from Punjab residents but on thoroughly checking this “shuffling” of syllabus one can easily observe the anti-Sikh approach working in a clever way.     

On the condition of anonymity, a history lecturer working in PSEB affiliated government school told Sikh24 that the PSEB has changed syllabus to make it parallel to the one being taught by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). He informed that firstly the PSEB was going to remove the entire syllabus of Sikh history from syllabi for secondary classes but later it was retained in class XI syllabus in a shrink form due to opposition by few of the board members.       

Sources have clarified that the PSEB had appointed a panel of history lecturers from Punjab and other states of India to pen the new books for class XI & XII. A history lecturer, who is said to be a staunch follower of RSS’ ideology, is learnt to have played a key role behind this reform in History syllabus for class XI & XII.

Lecturer Jasbir Singh informed Sikh24 that new chapters of history about ‘Sakhi Sarvar’ and ‘Lakhan Da Data Peer’ have been inducted in the new curriculum of PSEB to push youth of Punjab towards blind faith.

Whistle blower Gurpreet Singh Chandbaja has said that the new History book is full of pictorials about Indus valley civilization and temples of south India but there is no clue of any pictorial representation of traditional edificial art of Punjab.

Class XI syllabus taught during session 2017-18:

Class XI new chapters (Punjabi version) to be taught during session 2018-19:

Class XII syllabus taught during 2017-18:  

Class XII new chapters to be taught during session 2018-19:

On checking the newly inducted chapters in class XII history book and comparing it with the NCERT book being taught by CBSE board, one can easily grasp the nationalistic approach working behind the development. Although, the PSEB has tried to hide its intention by changing the name of chapters but it come to fore on thoroughly going through the book. For example, the CBSE board has straight forward named the first chapter on Harappan civilization but the PSEB has titled it as ‘Cities, Trade and Crafts’. 

11 COMMENTS

  1. Another example of how Indian Intelligence agencies are trying to create deficiencies in the panth. They are trying to create separation and conflict within the community, and are trying to destroy the base of Sikhi. Its time that we, each as an individual, reflect upon how we are doing on the path of Sikhi and do as much Bhagti as possible to uplift ourselves first. After we ourselves have awakened our consciousness to the truth that lies in Gurbani, then Guru Sahib, Themselves will show us the way. Sikhi has always been in danger, and perpetrators have always tried to destroy this path of truth, but the blood poured by our martyrs has only made it stronger. Let us all take a stand against this injustice together, as one panth and as one sisterhood/brotherhood. Let us not dishonour the sacrifices of our predecessors, and vie to unite with Maharaji and do as much seva, path as possible so we can cleanse ourselves of the worldly bonds and sins.

    Sarbath da Pala, meaning the well being of the whole world, should be in our ardaas everyday. May the panth never fall into the clasps of hatred and anger, and may be continue to take a stand against injustice, not out of anger or rage, but rather due to the maryada Guru Gobind Singh Sahib has taught us.

  2. Brahman is ruling & fooling Indians from centuries by jaat paat (class ) system & mythology, now he is trying to push sikhs towards slavery by changing the proud history of sikhs.
    It’s the duty of parents. & preachers to explain the true history of sikhs to the children.

  3. Government congress ki RSS jiska naam bhi congress nhi sunana chahti aurr aap log kah rhe syllabus change RSS ne karvaya ha Bhai har baar Rajniti aachi nhi hoti Sikho ke naam ki website chala rhe ho kum se kum unke bhale ke bare me bhi socho n ki galat news dekar kissi ki image kharab kar rhe ho| Jai Hind|

  4. What’s that FAT face Chief Minister of Punjab Doing, another fake leader who made promise’s when elected. We all know how much he dislike’s NRI.

    Stand up man to RSS be a Chief Minister of Punjab and up GRADE Punjab’si and Sikhs Nation. otherwise stand down.

  5. Are not any SIKHS on the panel or is it just RSS hinduvata dogs only running this institution. The Sikh Lecturers should play their role and have this disgusting RSS ideologies removed.

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