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Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP: Education Funding Halved, 1 Lakh Schools Closed
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News18•20-09-2026, 20:01
Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP: Education Funding Halved, 1 Lakh Schools Closed
- •Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, criticized the central government for halving education funding.
- •He participated and interacted in the 'Students' Voice' program held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- •Gandhi alleged that one lakh government schools have been closed nationwide and 10 lakh teacher posts are vacant.
- •He noted that 55% of these closed schools are in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
- •Rahul Gandhi highlighted that education budget allocation decreased from 4.6% during Congress rule in 2014 to 2.6% now.
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Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP government for halving education funding from 4.6 percent of the budget during the 2014 Congress rule to 2.6 percent. He also alleged that one lakh government schools have been closed nationwide, with 55 percent of those closures occurring in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
During the 'Students' Voice' program in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi stated that 10 lakh teacher posts are vacant across the country.
Rahul Gandhi highlighted a female student's concern about the lack of hostels, forcing students from villages to live in expensive PGs and spend lakhs on safe housing while dealing with constant rent worries and the fear of displacement.
