Congress-ruled states to chart education plan countering RSS ideology

Congress party leadership has initiated a coordinated effort across its ruled states to establish a unified educational framework aligned with the party's policy vision. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi convened meetings with chief ministers and education ministers from Congress-administered states to discuss the direction of school and higher education policies.

The deliberations centred on strengthening student-centric educational models that prioritize learning outcomes and holistic development over ideological considerations. The Congress leadership emphasized the need for state governments to maintain autonomy in educational governance while adhering to secular and inclusive principles in curriculum design and implementation.

These consultations reflect growing concerns within the party about educational policies at both state and national levels. The Congress has previously raised objections to proposed changes in curricula and educational frameworks, arguing that such measures deviate from established pedagogical standards and constitutional principles of secularism.

The meetings are expected to result in a formal action plan that Congress-ruled states can implement to guide their respective education departments. Party officials indicated that the framework would focus on teacher training, curriculum development, and institutional autonomy while maintaining compliance with constitutional mandates.