‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’: Congress launches national campaign on education, calls for Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation
For months, opposition parties have targeted the government over exams, allegations of paper leaks and the state of higher education. Congress wants to broaden this conversation beyond individual controversies and turn it into a debate about the education system itself.On June 25, the party will launch a nationwide campaign titled ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ (Students’ Echo), with press conferences planned in 28 cities. The Indian National Congress says the initiative aims to push for major education reforms and hold the Center accountable for its track record in the sector.
Congress calls for the resignation of the Minister of Education
In a statement issued by All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary KC Venugopal, the party demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.The Congress alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government has pursued policies of privatisation, centralization and “bleeding” of education over the past twelve years.“The crisis facing the nation is not only unemployment but also employability,” the party said, arguing that students are not being adequately prepared for future challenges.
Press conferences planned in 28 cities
The campaign will be rolled out through simultaneous press conferences in cities including Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada and Allaha.Senior leaders like Pawan Khera, Rajeev Shukla, Priyank Kharge, Gaurav Gogoi, Supriya Shrinate, Kanhaiya Kumar, Imran Pratapgarhi and Srinivas BV are expected to lead the outreach effort in different regions.
Education at the center of the campaign
Congress said the press conferences would mark the start of a broader national discussion about what it described as the need for a modern, inclusive and future-ready education system.The party has invited students, teachers, parents and citizens to participate in the conversation.(with input from the agency)
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