"The Indian Education System is a Rejection System,” Says Rahul Gandhi Targeting Modi Government

On Wednesday, congress leader Rahul Gandhi lashed out at the Narendra Modi government for the frequent paper leaks and examination irregularities, saying that the education system in India puts undue pressure on students and does not help them fulfill their dreams.

Gandhi, addressing the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' rally in the coaching hub of Rajasthan's Kota, said, “the Indian education system is a reject system. It is not a selection system," citing issues like the NEET-UG paper leak and doubts about examination processes.

Gandhi addressed the gathering as a platform for students, not a political gathering, and said, "It's not a political meeting, it's a meeting about you, it's a meeting about young people who are struggling to get a future, it's a meeting about you, the challenges that you are facing every single day.”

The Congress leader also lambasted the government's approach in paper leak cases and asked the government to concentrate on the culprits instead of students. “The Modi government should take on the paper leak mafia, not students,” he said.

Gandhi pointed out that the existing educational system is not doing a good job of preparing young people for employment, and that it can actually restrict their employment opportunities. He urged for sweeping changes that would ease the financial burden on students and establish a system that would enable them to follow their dreams.

The rally was held at the Dussehra Ground in Kota, and the students who participated voiced their concerns about paper leaks, increasing examination fees, and the absence of accountability.

The BJP, however, criticized the timing of the event, pointing out that it was held just days before the NEET-UG re-examination. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged that Gandhi was diverting students from the important preparation time and asked the political leaders to not add to the stress of aspirants.

The Congress has said it will extend its 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign to other cities such as Allahabad, Patna and Delhi in the coming weeks.