
Sat Dec 27 02:39:36 UTC 2025: Summary:
On December 26, 2025, Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP-RSS combine for allegedly weakening education and institutions through ideological interference. He cited concerns raised by students of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) about RSS influence over academic councils, syllabus, and research. Gandhi also addressed the plight of weavers from Bhadohi, who are suffering due to tariffs imposed by the United States and government neglect. He asserted that the Modi government’s inaction is causing the decline of the carpet industry, pushing trade to other countries, and leading to devastation for the weavers. He emphasized the need to support small businesses and protect India’s artistic heritage.
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Gandhi Accuses BJP-RSS of Undermining Education, Highlights Plight of Weavers
New Delhi – December 27, 2025 – Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the BJP-RSS combine, accusing them of conspiring to weaken India’s education system and institutions through ideological interference. In a Facebook post on Friday, Gandhi cited concerns raised by students of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), alleging that the institution is being gradually taken over by the RSS. He claimed that academic councils are facing bureaucratic and ideological pressures, with the syllabus and research being controlled by the RSS ideology. Gandhi warned that this is not educational reform but a deliberate attempt to push the future of young people into darkness and potentially privatize or sell off these institutions.
Gandhi also addressed the economic hardship faced by weavers from Bhadohi, highlighting the devastating impact of tariffs imposed by the United States and the perceived inaction of the Modi government. Speaking after a meeting at Jan Sansad, Gandhi said Bhadohi, once known as ‘Carpet City’, is now a victim of economic hardship, with the carpet trade severely affected and exports declining. He criticized the government for failing to take concrete steps to revive the industry, leading to a shift in trade to countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal. The Congress leader stressed the need for policies and financial cooperation to empower these artisans and strengthen the country’s economy, emphasizing that these small industries are crucial for job creation and economic growth.