NCERT Reconstitutes Class 11-12 Political Science Textbook Team with RSS-Linked Members
The NCERT has reconstituted the Class 11 and 12 political science textbook development team to integrate cultural rootedness, Indian knowledge systems, and inclusion. The team, led by academic Sandeep Shastri, includes at least four members with direct or indirect links to RSS-affiliated organizations such as ABVP and BJP. The Class 11 textbook is scheduled for completion by November, and the Class 12 book by July next year. Members include Yadunath Deshpande, Prashant Divekar, Vandana Mishra, and Ravi Rameshchandra Shukla.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 53/100.
Outlets measured: theassamtribune, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 19 Aug, 11:26 am. Other outlets followed.