RAHUL GANDHI WARNS OF A GENERATION LOCKED OUT: INDIA’S EDUCATION SYSTEM FACES FRESH CONGRESS ATTACK

October 18, 2026

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 18: Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has criticised India's education system, arguing that millions of young people are being denied meaningful opportunities to fulfil their potential.

Gandhi's remarks highlight concerns over access to education and the barriers confronting young people seeking academic advancement and better employment prospects. He has questioned whether the existing system is adequately equipped to provide the country's youth with the opportunities and skills required to build secure futures.

The criticism places the spotlight on longstanding challenges surrounding educational access, institutional quality and the relationship between qualifications and employment. For many young Indians, the cost of education, unequal access to quality institutions and limited opportunities can create obstacles to social mobility.

Gandhi's intervention also adds to the Congress's broader political criticism of the government's handling of issues affecting young people, particularly education and employment. His remarks raise questions about whether India's educational institutions are sufficiently inclusive and responsive to the aspirations of its expanding youth population.

The debate underscores the importance of ensuring that educational opportunities are not restricted by economic disadvantage or unequal access to resources. Addressing these challenges remains central to enabling young people to develop their abilities and participate meaningfully in the country's economic and social development.