"Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's history must be included in the CBSE curriculum"

MP Ravindra Waikar’s demand to the Union Government !

(CBSE stands for Central Board of Secondary Education)

Mumbai – To ensure that the life and achievements of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj reach future generations and that the rich history and culture of India are studied in a better way, Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Waikar from the Mumbai North-West Lok Sabha constituency has demanded that the history of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj be included in the CBSE curriculum. He made this demand to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on the occasion of the 352nd coronation anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

MP Waikar said, “The coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Hindavi Swarajya, is a golden moment in India’s history. He was not only the founder of the Maratha Empire but also a skilled administrator, a valiant warrior, and a visionary ruler. He established Swarajya (self-rule) and symbolizes public welfare and self-reliance. His strategies, governance, and secular administration continue to be an inspiration today. Through his life and contributions, students can learn values of leadership, patriotism, and social unity.”

He further added, “In the past, CBSE has included various historical personalities and events in its textbooks. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s contribution also deserves rightful representation in CBSE textbooks. Including his history in the CBSE curriculum will allow students across the country to study India’s rich history and diverse cultures more closely and effectively. Action should be taken to include his history in the CBSE curriculum in the upcoming academic year. This would be a true tribute to the memory of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.”

Editorial Perspectives

Why is there even a need to raise such a demand ?
Why does the government still fail to recognise this on its own ?
Why has this crucial chapter of history still not found a place in our textbooks ?