Rahul Gandhi in Kota, Interacts with Students About Their Career Aspirations
Congress leaders said they aim to gather about 10,000 students as the BJP calls the meeting political and disruptive.
- On Wednesday, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived in Kota to address student concerns over NEET paper leaks at Dussehra Maidan, drawing immediate BJP protests.
- Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of shattering dreams through "paper leaks, exam mismanagement, cancelled recruitments, skyrocketing fees, privatisation, and scams." The BJP responded by calling him a "political tourist."
- Congress leaders hope to assemble around 10,000 students for the event. Senior BJP leader Rajendra Rathore noted 50,000 students are currently preparing for the NEET exam in Kota, citing potential disruption.
- Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot alleged the Lok Sabha Speaker's office threatened coaching operators. BJP National General Secretary Sunil Bansal dismissed the event as "political drama."
- Gandhi plans further student meetings in Prayagraj, Patna, and Delhi, highlighting that in 24 years, 45 major paper leaks have occurred across the country with few officials facing accountability.
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During his interaction with students in Kota, Rahul Gandhi raised questions about the education system, career options, and mental stress. He stated that young people's dreams should not be limited by boundaries. He also emphasized the need for reforms in the education system and a special focus on students' mental health. His entire interaction focused on the challenges facing students, their future, and the shortcomings of the education system.
Our System Crushes Dreams: Rahul Gandhi Calls for Education Reform in Kota Amid NEET Re-exam
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Addressing a gathering in the city known for its intense coaching culture, the LoP emphasised that the meeting was strictly non-political. His primary objective, he stated, was to confront the harsh realities experienced by students who are "struggling to get a future." India News | Our System Crushes Dreams: Rahul Gandhi Calls for Education Reform in Kota Amid NEET Re-exam.
'Wants to create destruction to fulfill political aspirations:" BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi hits out at Rahul Gandhi over Kota's NEET-UG paper leak protest
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his proposed 'Echo of Students' rally in Rajasthan's Kota, alleging that Gandhi aims to create destruction to further his political agenda in the country.
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