Decolonisation means presenting full authentic history with Indian perspective: Amit Shah

Amit Shah says decolonising knowledge not about erasing history, but reclaiming India's narrative

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized decolonizing India's history and knowledge authentically. He stated that true knowledge should remain free from any ideological constraints. Shah highlighted the importance of preserving India's knowledge traditions and manuscripts. He proposed creating a wider network for sharing heritage collections across India. The minister urged using Indology for the nation's and world's welfare.

Decolonisation means presenting full authentic history with Indian perspective: Amit Shah

The Minister said attempts had been made to destroy India's knowledge traditions, but knowledge embedded in people's memory and oral traditions could not be eliminated.

'Decolonisation does not mean erasing history': Home Minister Amit Shah calls for presenting historical truth from Indian perspective

Amit Shah rejected the argument that efforts to decolonise history amounted to erasing it, saying the process was instead aimed at correcting the manner in which India’s past and knowledge traditions had been interpreted.

“Process of decolonisation not about erasing history,” says Amit Shah in Mumbai; outlines long-term vision for Asiatic Society

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “Many times, there is talk in the country that history is being erased. I do not agree with those scholars. The process of decolonisation is not about erasing history. It means presenting history completely, authentically, and from an Indian perspective to the people once again. That is decolonisation, and it must happen.”

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HM Amit Shah opens ‘Ganesh Gyanarthi Exhibition’ organised by Asiatic Society of Mumbai

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that many forces attempted to erase India’s radiant knowledge, which stood ready to guide the world, but they could not succeed. Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘Ganesh Gyanarthi Exhibition’ organised by the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, HM Shah said a nation which cannot protect its ‘smriti’, history, values, language, records and traditions, no matter how powe…