Despite rich history of victories, colonial era history is being taught: PM Modi

Stressing on the need to rewrite India's history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 25 said that despite the country's rich history of victory and sacrifice, colonial-era history is taught in educational institutes.

“For centuries, it was attempted to tell us we're people who always get looted, beaten and lose. India's history is not just about colonialism, it's a history of warriors. India's history is about displaying valour against oppressors, about victory, sacrifice and great tradition,” said PM Modi.

“Unfortunately, even after independence, we were taught the same history that was created under a conspiracy during the colonial era. After independence, it was needed to change the agenda of those who colonised us but it wasn't done,” he added.

“In every corner of the country, bravehearts of Maa Bharati faced the oppressors and sacrificed their lives. This history was deliberately hidden. Is the valour of Lachit Barphukan not important? Are the sacrifices of thousands of people in Assam against Mughals not important?,” he added.