Centre has failed to strengthen education sector, claims Hariprasad
The KPCC president denies funding CJP protests but justifies what he calls his party’s logistical support to the agitating youth
KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad accused the Union government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not significantly contributing to the education sector over the past 12 years. He alleged that over one lakh schools had closed during this period. Hariprasad addressed a media conference in Kalaburagi, asserting that the Congress party had laid the groundwork for the country's education system after Independence, increasing the number of universities from 15 to 600 and the literacy rate from 11% to 70%.
He criticized the Modi government for establishing fewer than three universities in its tenure. Hariprasad denied allegations that Congress funds protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) but defended the party's logistical support for the agitating youth, stating that providing lawyers and national flags does not constitute funding. He reiterated the Congress' commitment to those protecting the Constitution.
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