Now, PM says post-Independence, only history written as 'conspiracy' were taught

 

New Delhi 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that after seven decades of Independence the country could successfully break the "shackles of colonialism" and now it is able to celebrate its rich heritage and also the valiant fight of unsung heroes.

"After independence, there was a need to fight the agenda of those ruling over us. But that was not done. Today India has broken the shackles of colonialism and is moving forward, celebrating our heritage and remembering our heroes with pride," the Prime Minister said addressing the Lachit Barphukan 400th year birth anniversary function in the capital.

He said, "Today, India is not only celebrating its varied heritage, but also remembering its braveheart unsung heroes".

"Assam's history is a matter of great pride in India's journey. We believe in uniting the various thoughts, beliefs and cultures of India. India has always valued its rich and cultural heritage; we have always protected our spiritual and cultural principles. That's what makes us a marvelous civilization," Modi said.

He said - "Our ancestors bore the oppression of terror from outsiders. Heroes like Lachit Barphukan demonstrated that terror won't be tolerated. India has the ability to give a befitting reply to those who practice atrocities".

Post Independence, Indian history and history writers did not do justice to heroes like Barphukan, the iconic son of Assam. "India's history is the history of warriors, the history of victory, the history of sacrifice, selflessness and bravery. But we were taught history which was a part of the colonial agenda. Does the bravery of heroes like him not matter?" 

The Prime Minister's assertion comes close on the heels of Union Home Minister Amit Shah stating that at present no one can really stop rewriting Indian history to free it from “distortions”.

Addressing the plenary session of the Lachit Barphukan function organised by the Assam Government,Shah on Thursday said, "I often come across complaints that our history has been distorted and tempered with. These allegations could be true....But who stops it from correcting it now? Who stops us from writing the correct history now". 

During the three-day special event historians and experts lambasted at the manner Marxist historians have over the years painted a gloomy picture of Indian history where only 'defeats' and to be 'vanquished' have been glorified.

"Indian history is full of stories of resistance and fight. These are not portrayed. In the manner history has been written largely by the Matrxist tradition we are only being made to celebrate our losses," remarked historian and author Vikram Sampat. 

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