Tue Feb 25 08:02:50 UTC 2025: ## Kharge Accuses Modi Government of Slashing Scholarships for Weaker Sections
**New Delhi, February 25, 2025** – Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today accused the Modi government of drastically reducing scholarships for students from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and minority communities. He claimed this contradicts the government’s “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” (Development for All) slogan and hinders job creation for youth.
Kharge cited government data showing a significant decrease in both the number of scholarship recipients and the overall funding allocated to these programs. He alleged a 25% average annual reduction in funding. In a tweet, he stated that the government’s actions mock the aspirations of weaker sections and questioned how job growth can be achieved without supporting the education of these communities. He further emphasized the need for encouraging the skills of students from these backgrounds to create opportunities.
Kharge’s statement comes as a direct challenge to the ruling party’s policies, highlighting concerns about inequality and access to education. The Congress party is expected to further amplify these accusations in the coming days.
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