Rahul Gandhi Attacks PM Modi Over Student Deaths
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 26, 2026, accusing the government of ignoring student deaths while Modi praised Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on his birthday. In a post on X, Gandhi listed unnamed students, stating: "Each name on this list was a child with a dream, a family, a future - all destroyed by a broken system and a government that refuses to learn or take accountability." He added: "Remember these students. Every one of them."
Modi's Birthday Wishes to Dharmendra Pradhan
Earlier on the same day, PM Modi posted birthday wishes to Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on X, writing: "Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji. He is making commendable efforts towards the implementation of the National Education Policy, which seeks to make India a hub for knowledge, learning and innovation. Praying for his long and healthy life." The post tagged Pradhan's handle @dpradhanbjp.
Political Context and Criticism
Rahul Gandhi's remarks came amid ongoing concerns over student safety and education standards in India. The Congress leader did not specify which student deaths he referred to, but his post implied systemic failures. The exchange highlights the political divide over education policy, with Modi lauding the NEP while Gandhi blames the government for student tragedies. No further details on the student deaths were provided by Gandhi.
