Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi of Discouraging Education and Debate
Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a reported review of university reading lists.
He said the government does not want students to think critically or ask questions.
The report said the Higher Education Department was examining books used at higher education institutions.
The review reportedly began after an anonymous social-media post called some books “poison.”
The books named included works by B. R. Ambedkar and Jyotiba Phule.
Gandhi said the Ministry of Education contacted central universities for information about their courses.
He also accused the prime minister of responding quickly to online criticism while remaining silent on other youth-related issues.
The government’s own response to Gandhi’s allegations was not included in the article.
Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government of opposing social justice and discouraging critical thinking.
His remarks followed a report that the Higher Education Department was reviewing reading lists at higher education institutions.
The review reportedly followed an anonymous social-media post calling selected works “poison.”
The works mentioned include B. R. Ambedkar’s “Annihilation of Caste” and Jyotiba Phule’s “Ghulamgiri.”
Gandhi said the Ministry of Education sought syllabus and enrollment details from central universities on the PMO’s direction.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government; the report also involved the Higher Education Department and the Ministry of Education.
- What
- Gandhi criticized a reported review of university syllabi and reading lists that included works by B. R. Ambedkar and Jyotiba Phule.
- When
- Gandhi made the remarks on Wednesday; he said the ministry sought information on Sunday after the anonymous post.
- Where
- The remarks were made on social media, and the reported review concerns central universities and other higher education institutions.
- Why
- The reported scrutiny followed an anonymous social-media post describing the selected works as “poison,” according to the article.
- Main critic
- Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha
- Target of criticism
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government
- Institutions involved
- Higher Education Department, Ministry of Education, and central universities
- Books cited
- B. R. Ambedkar’s “Annihilation of Caste” and Jyotiba Phule’s “Ghulamgiri”
- Trigger reported
- An anonymous social-media post called the works “poison”
- Information requested
- University syllabi and the number of students enrolled in the relevant courses
- Other issues cited by Gandhi
- Paper leaks, unemployment, and youth security