Rahul Gandhi Backs Maharashtra Student Protests, BJP Faces Fresh Pressure
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Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, September 6, backed thousands of students protesting in Maharashtra over alleged irregularities in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examination process. Gandhi said students had “lost trust in the system” and urged the BJP-led Maharashtra government to address their concerns.
The issue has become a fresh political flashpoint in Maharashtra, with the Opposition demanding greater transparency and accountability in government recruitment examinations. The BJP government is facing increasing political scrutiny over the students’ allegations.
Meanwhile, Modi–Congress war of words intensifies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also stepped up his political attacks on the Congress, including remarks made during his recent address at Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Modi's comments, arguing that the government should focus on issues such as unemployment and education rather than political jibes.
Key political takeaway: Student issues, employment and examination transparency are emerging as important battlegrounds between the BJP and Opposition parties, particularly in Maharashtra.
