Congress slams Modi govt. over CBSE’s ‘U-turn’ on three-language formula

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized the Modi government over the CBSE's decision to mandate a three-language formula for Classes 9 and 10. Ramesh claims the move contradicts previous board agreements to wait for new NCERT textbooks.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions regarding educational policy and the influence of political agendas on national curriculum standards in India.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday (June 4, 2026) accused the Narendra Modi-led Union government of sacrificing educational rationale for political agendas.
The article focuses on the criticism leveled by an opposition politician against the ruling government.
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