Education

Odisha's decision to establish a commission examining backward-class political representation has placed reservation, local democracy and electoral preparation at the centre of state politics.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has launched a campaign focused on tribal student rights in Jharkhand, linking it to concerns about alleged illegal immigration.

Bengaluru’s Freedom Park is witnessing a high-profile mobilisation around the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke joined by Dhruv Rathee and actor-activist Prakash Raj.

The Odisha government has formed a commission headed by retired High Court judge Pramath Patnaik to study SEBC representation in local self-government institutions.

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh has criticised the AAP government in Punjab over its education record, saying concerns raised by party MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana over teacher shortages expose the gap between the government's education claims and the situation on the ground.

A political controversy surrounding AISA national president Neha Bora has expanded from her remarks about Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to a wider debate over protest, political criticism and freedom of expression.

The October 23 Karnataka Legislative Council elections will test how effectively BJP and JD(S) can transfer their respective voter bases to alliance candidates, with the NDA seeking to retain all four Teachers’ and Graduates’ seats.

Maharashtra is taking a fresh step towards bringing back student union elections on college and university campuses after more than three decades. The state government has formed a 12-member committee headed by former Mumbai University Vice-Chancellor Suhas Pednekar to work out a framework for peaceful, transparent and inclusive student elections while addressing concerns over political interference, money power and campus violence.

The Manipur government's efforts to facilitate the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) will depend on more than financial assistance. Safe resettlement, restoration of damaged homes, security arrangements and rebuilding trust among affected communities will be critical for sustainable rehabilitation. The government's ongoing consultations with civil society groups and IDP representatives indicate that rehabilitation and reconciliation remain key challenges as Manipur works towards restoring normalcy.

Kharge’s call for an Education-to-Employment Roadmap places the transition from education to jobs at the centre of the Congress’s youth-focused political messaging. The proposal, if developed into a detailed policy framework, would need to address education quality, skills, employability and access to employment opportunities. His criticism of the government’s influence on educational institutions and his remarks on the Ram temple donation controversy are political allegations and demands from the Congress. The broader significance of the CWC discussion is the party’s effort to connect education and employment with its national political agenda.

Rahul Gandhi has launched the Satyagraha digital platform to connect and map issue-based protests and public movements across India. The platform allows individuals and groups to register their struggles, find similar movements and seek support, with issues including education, land, women's rights, Dalit and OBC rights.

AAP has suspended Maur MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana after he raised concerns about teacher shortages in government schools attended by his children. The party disputes his allegations and cites school records showing 25 of 30 sanctioned teaching posts were filled. The controversy has intensified opposition criticism of the Bhagwant Mann government ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.