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Rahul Gandhi to Launch 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' in Bihar on May 15

The Congress initiative will engage students across social groups to address education, employment, and equity issues ahead of state elections.

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Overview

  • Rahul Gandhi will inaugurate the 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' campaign in Darbhanga on May 15, with 61 other Congress leaders engaging students statewide.
  • The program aims to gather youth feedback on systemic issues in education, employment, and social equity to draft a governance roadmap called the 'Nyay Patra.'
  • Congress leaders will visit SC, ST, OBC, and minority hostels to directly engage with students and understand their challenges.
  • Key concerns include delayed academic sessions, lack of permanent teachers, financial distress from student loans, and insufficient educational infrastructure.
  • Congress leaders are advocating for removing the 50% reservation cap, implementing Article 15(5) in private institutions, waiving ₹2,135 crore in student loans, and filling 4.63 lakh government job vacancies.