Rahul Gandhi’s Fresh Attack on India’s Education System
On 13 July 2026, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi addressed students under the Chhatron Ki Goonj initiative. He described the nation’s education system as a “dishonest extortion mechanism” that pushes families into debt, stress and despair. Gandhi warned that the Modi government and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan have remained silent on the crisis.
Key Developments
- Gandhi’s second Chhatron Ki Goonj rally held in Kota, Rajasthan on 17 June 2026.
- He labelled the system “corrupt, unjust, biased, dishonest” and warned of a looming revolution.
- Accused the government of turning a blind eye to paper leak mafia and related corruption.
- Called for students to join a rally in Dehradun on 17 July 2026 to amplify the demand for reform.
- Highlighted recent controversies in CUET, NEET and CBSE Class‑12 results.
Important Facts
The opposition leader argued that the education system, originally meant to prepare youth for the future, now acts as a financial burden. He said that tender‑related corruption enables the paper leak mafia to thrive, while students bear the cost of shattered dreams. Gandhi also criticised the media for its “long silence” o