Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Privatization in Education, Advocates Increased Government Spending
In a discussion with IIT Madras students, the Congress leader highlighted flaws in India's education system and emphasized the need for inclusivity and innovation.
- Rahul Gandhi argued that quality education cannot be achieved through privatization or financial incentives, urging governments to invest more in public institutions.
- He expressed concerns over India's education system being restrictive and overly focused on a narrow set of professions like engineering, medicine, and civil services.
- Gandhi emphasized the importance of fostering creativity, promoting innovation, and encouraging students to explore diverse career paths beyond traditional roles.
- He contrasted Congress's approach of fair resource distribution and inclusive growth with BJP's focus on aggressive growth and a trickle-down economic model.
- On international relations, he highlighted India's unique position to balance between global superpowers China and the United States, advocating strategic navigation for national benefit.