India's education system puts pressure on children, crushes them: Rahul Gandhi in Kota rally
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held a rally in Kota, India, criticizing the national education system for placing excessive pressure on students. The event, part of a new campaign, focused on issues like paper leaks and unemployment, drawing significant attendance from competitive exam aspirants.
Why it matters
The event highlights the growing political salience of student grievances regarding competitive exams and the mental health crisis in India's coaching hubs.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) said that India s education system puts pressure on children, stresses them and crushes them.
The article focuses on the opposition's perspective and campaign activities, though it includes the BJP's counter-argument.
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