{
  "id": 6477852,
  "title": "Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde Begins Second Master’s At LSE, Says ‘Student First’ While Expanding Focus To Economics And Policy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/kalyan-mp-shrikant-shinde-begins-second-masters-at-lse-says-student",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T20:25:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/kalyan-mp-shrikant-shinde-begins-second-masters-at-lse-says-student-first-while-expanding-focus-to-economics-and-policy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Dr. Shrikant Shinde, the MP for Kalyan in Maharashtra, has embarked on his second master's degree at the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE). He is enrolled in the TRIUM Global MBA program, a joint venture between LSE, NYU Stern, and HEC Paris. Prior to this, Dr. Shinde earned an MS in Orthopaedics.\n\nDr. Shinde's academic journey is a testament to his multifaceted interests and dedication to expanding his knowledge. While his medical background has equipped him with the skills to understand and address complex health issues, he now aims to broaden his expertise to the realms of economics and policy studies. He believes that his diverse experiences have honed his curiosity and prepared him to tackle intricate challenges.\n\nOn his first day at LSE, Dr. Shinde paid a significant tribute to the institution's history by standing before Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's statue. He reflected on Dr. Ambedkar's remarkable journey, from being barred from attending classes a century ago, to earning his Doctor of Science (DSc) in Economics with his seminal work, \"The Problem of the Rupee,\" and ultimately crafting India's Constitution and establishing the Reserve Bank of India.\n\nDr. Shinde identifies himself as \"a Member of Parliament from Kalyan, Maharashtra — but a student first.\" He emphasized Dr. Ambedkar's conviction that the cultivation of the mind should be the ultimate goal of human existence. He expressed his enthusiasm about applying the knowledge and insights gained from the LSE program to his work in Maharashtra and the broader Indian context.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Kalyan MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde has begun his second master’s at the London School of Economics (LSE), enrolling in the TRIUM Global MBA offered jointly by LSE, NYU Stern and HEC Paris. From Medicine To Economics And Policy Studies Dr. Shrikant Shinde who holds an MS in Orthopaedics, said he was looking to expand his academic focus to economics and policy. “Medicine taught me how to heal;…",
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}