<p> NCP chief Sharad Pawar today alleged that attempts were being made to convert India into a "Hindu Rashtra" distorting history in school textbooks and implored historians to come together and "pen the truth" for the sake of generation next.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"Some people are working with an intention of converting India into a Hindu Rashtra by distorting history in school textbooks. This will prove to be dangerous as this will harm the secular fabric of the country," Pawar said while addressing a seminar at Y B Chavan here.<br /><br />He said that an awareness needs to be created among the youth that some people are trying to "corrupt" their minds to spread poison in the society.<br /><br />"Articles need to be written, discussions should take place on this issue as it is a grave matter," he said.<br /><br />"Some people are spreading rumours that Shivaji Maharaj was anti-muslim. The fact is that he placed Muslims in important positions in his army. Spreading such hatred is not good for secularism and national integration," he said.<br /><br />He said that to counter the existing atmosphere, historians need to come together, meet regularly and pen the truth so that "original history" can be shown to the country.<br /><br />"If these unscrupulous elements succeed, what will we teach the next generation? There must be a mechanism or institutions to take measures to correct distorted history," he said, adding that he will provide help in correcting facts in every possible way.<br /><br />"I am the trustee of two institutions - Nehru Science Centre and Y B Chavan Centre. Historians can use the infrastructure at Nehru Science Centre and take responsibility of publishing materials against these attempts and we will circulate the material," he said.<br /><br />Pawar said that a separate 'history wing' will be set up at Y B Chavan Centre, and historians can take up the responsibility of organising seminars and discussions there.</p>
<p> NCP chief Sharad Pawar today alleged that attempts were being made to convert India into a "Hindu Rashtra" distorting history in school textbooks and implored historians to come together and "pen the truth" for the sake of generation next.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"Some people are working with an intention of converting India into a Hindu Rashtra by distorting history in school textbooks. This will prove to be dangerous as this will harm the secular fabric of the country," Pawar said while addressing a seminar at Y B Chavan here.<br /><br />He said that an awareness needs to be created among the youth that some people are trying to "corrupt" their minds to spread poison in the society.<br /><br />"Articles need to be written, discussions should take place on this issue as it is a grave matter," he said.<br /><br />"Some people are spreading rumours that Shivaji Maharaj was anti-muslim. The fact is that he placed Muslims in important positions in his army. Spreading such hatred is not good for secularism and national integration," he said.<br /><br />He said that to counter the existing atmosphere, historians need to come together, meet regularly and pen the truth so that "original history" can be shown to the country.<br /><br />"If these unscrupulous elements succeed, what will we teach the next generation? There must be a mechanism or institutions to take measures to correct distorted history," he said, adding that he will provide help in correcting facts in every possible way.<br /><br />"I am the trustee of two institutions - Nehru Science Centre and Y B Chavan Centre. Historians can use the infrastructure at Nehru Science Centre and take responsibility of publishing materials against these attempts and we will circulate the material," he said.<br /><br />Pawar said that a separate 'history wing' will be set up at Y B Chavan Centre, and historians can take up the responsibility of organising seminars and discussions there.</p>