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Education
Rahul Gandhi slams government over shrinking education budget and exam leaks in Indore
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 08:00 PM
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Speaking in Indore, Rahul Gandhi condemned the government's reduced education budget, exam paper leaks and alleged corruption, calling education a fundamental right of every student.
Rahul Gandhi addressed a gathering in Indore, raising concerns about the state of India's education system. He highlighted a recent dip in the education budget, arguing that reduced funding jeopardises the quality of schooling across the country.
The opposition leader also pointed to recurring incidents of examination paper leaks, describing them as evidence of systemic corruption within the examination apparatus. Gandhi asserted that such malpractice undermines the credibility of assessments and places undue stress on students.
Emphasising that education is a constitutional right, Gandhi urged the central government to fulfil its responsibility by ensuring adequate funding, transparent examination processes and strict anti‑corruption measures. His remarks were reported by Amar Ujala, reflecting growing political pressure on the ruling administration over education policy.
The speech, delivered in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, adds to a series of critiques from opposition leaders who claim the current policies are failing India's youth.
No immediate response from the government was recorded at the time of reporting.
The opposition leader also pointed to recurring incidents of examination paper leaks, describing them as evidence of systemic corruption within the examination apparatus. Gandhi asserted that such malpractice undermines the credibility of assessments and places undue stress on students.
Emphasising that education is a constitutional right, Gandhi urged the central government to fulfil its responsibility by ensuring adequate funding, transparent examination processes and strict anti‑corruption measures. His remarks were reported by Amar Ujala, reflecting growing political pressure on the ruling administration over education policy.
The speech, delivered in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, adds to a series of critiques from opposition leaders who claim the current policies are failing India's youth.
No immediate response from the government was recorded at the time of reporting.