Rahul Gandhi criticizes Centre over Ambedkar, Phule texts
In short
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Centre after a social media claim called books by B R Ambedkar and Jyotirao Phule poison. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is against social justice and discouraging students from thinking critically.
This matters because it involves universities and a debate over course material. The report does not say what the government will do next or how schools will respond.
What the reporting says
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Centre’s communication to universities about courses after an anonymous social media claim called books by B R Ambedkar and Jyotirao Phule poison, according to the report. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of opposing social justice and discouraging critical thinking among students. The reporting does not say whether the Centre has changed its position or how universities responded.
Why it matters
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Centre’s communication to universities after an anonymous social media post described books by B R Ambedkar and Jyotirao Phule as poison. He linked the move to opposition to social justice and to discouraging critical thinking among students. The reporting does not state any official policy change or university response.