NEW DELHI: On the eve of PM Modi's birthday, Congress on Tuesday said schoolchildren are being forced to "glorify" one person through govt diktats and demanded an "end to shameless misuse of power".
Referring to news reports that BJP-governed Odisha govt has asked schools to join the campaign to celebrate the PM's birthday on Sept 17 and that a similar circular has been issued by a Delhi school, Congress MP Manickam Tagore alleged that Modi became the PM through "vote chori" and his govt is now using children and schools for propaganda.
"Education is meant for learning. Using children as pawns to polish the image of Modi is not just wrong, it's dangerous. This is how dictatorships operate," he claimed.
Referring to news reports that BJP-governed Odisha govt has asked schools to join the campaign to celebrate the PM's birthday on Sept 17 and that a similar circular has been issued by a Delhi school, Congress MP Manickam Tagore alleged that Modi became the PM through "vote chori" and his govt is now using children and schools for propaganda.
"Education is meant for learning. Using children as pawns to polish the image of Modi is not just wrong, it's dangerous. This is how dictatorships operate," he claimed.
You may also like
Chandrababu Naidu invites GCCs to set up operations in Andhra Pradesh
AI Pilot's Nonagenarian Father Seeks Fresh Probe Into Ahmedabad Crash To Clear Son's Name
Kate Middleton seen sharing update with Melania Trump over George, Charlotte and Louis
Kate Middleton update as Kensington Palace issues statement on Donald Trump visit
I am exhausted ...': Indian-origin MP condemns hate; slams anti-immigration marches in Australia