Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Congress Accuses RSS of Dominating Universities, Criticizes Paper Leak Bill
Mallikarjun Kharge, a leader from the Congress party, spoke in the Rajya Sabha on July 30, 2026.
He said that people from the RSS are being put in important university jobs instead of the best teachers.
He also said that the new law to stop exam paper leaks is not enough unless the whole exam system is fixed.
Kharge pointed out that many teacher jobs are still empty, which hurts students.
His comments caused a stir among other lawmakers, who disagreed with him.
The debate shows how politics and education are linked in India.
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused RSS affiliates of filling key university posts during a Rajya Sabha debate.
He said the Modi government appoints vice‑chancellors and professors based on RSS affiliation rather than merit.
Kharge criticized the anti‑paper‑leak bill, arguing tougher penalties alone will not stop leaks without systemic reforms.
He highlighted that nearly 10 lakh teaching posts remain vacant, affecting education quality.
The debate sparked opposition from Treasury benches and raised questions about academic freedom in India.
- Who
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress leader
- What
- Accused RSS affiliates of dominating universities and criticized the anti-paper leak bill
- When
- July 30, 2026
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- To protest perceived ideological influence and inadequate reforms
- Speaker
- Mallikarjun Kharge
- Bill
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Accusation
- RSS affiliates filling university positions
- Critique
- Paper leak law insufficient
- Venue
- Rajya Sabha, New Delhi