US EditionRahul Advocates for English Lang Education; Criticizes BJP Stance - The Statesman
- On June 20, 2025, Rahul Gandhi publicly supported English language education in India, opposing Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks in New Delhi.
- This support followed Shah's statement that those speaking English in India would soon feel ashamed, sparking criticism for allegedly opposing English education for poorer children.
- Gandhi described English as a tool to empower and break chains, emphasizing that it is not shameful but a bridge for employment and confidence alongside Hindi and other Indian languages.
- Opposition leaders, including Ashok Gehlot and CPI leader V Sivankutty, echoed Gandhi by affirming English’s global importance while preserving respect for all Indian languages and condemning Shah’s divisive views.
- These events highlight ongoing political tensions over language policy in India, reflecting divergent views on the balance between promoting Indian languages and the necessity of English for global opportunity.
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Oppn criticises Shah for his English remarks
New Delhi, Jun 20 (PTI) Opposition parties on Friday criticised Home Minister Amit Shah for his reported comments on English saying the language is “not shameful but empowering” and is a tool to break the chains. Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi alleged the BJP-RSS do not want poor children […]
“We Don’t Want to Impose Any Language”: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Counters Rahul Gandhi’s English-Hindi Debate - The News21
New Delhi: A fresh linguistic controversy has erupted in Indian politics as BJP MP Nishikant Dubey slammed Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the promotion of Hindi and alleged suppression of English education by the BJP-led government. Dubey accused the Congress leader of attempting to “divide the country” by stirring up language-based sentiments. The row […]
English ’empowering’ not ‘shameful’, must be taught: Gandhi
NEW DELHI, 20 Jun: English is “empowering” not “shameful” and must be taught to every child, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday and alleged that the BJP-RSS don’t want poor children to learn this language because they don’t want them to ask questions and attain equality. Gandhi’s comments came a day after Home Minister […]
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