The Economic Times

Congress says higher education Bill violative of federal structure, raises 7 'serious concerns'

The Congress party has raised significant objections to the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill. They claim the bill infringes upon the federal structure of India's Constitution. Key concerns include a lack of state government consultation, constitutional overreach, and the bureaucratization of higher education. The party argues the bill centralizes power, moving away from academic control.