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Rahul Gandhi alleges favouritism in Sainik School PPP picks
At a recent Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence meeting, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that institutions linked to the ruling party were being favoured in the selection of new Sainik Schools under…
The Story in Brief
At a recent Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence meeting, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that institutions linked to the ruling party were being favoured in the selection of new Sainik Schools under the PPP model. The government rejected the charge, calling the framework transparent.
The expansion follows the 2021-22 budget announcement of 100 additional Sainik Schools through partnerships with NGOs, private schools and state governments. Opposition leaders say several approved institutions are run by trusts associated with the RSS ecosystem. The government argues the PPP model avoids costly new construction; the existing 33 fully government-run Sainik Schools remain unchanged.
The Indian Opinion
The PPP model is a sensible way to expand military education quickly, but the government must ensure the selection process is transparent and merit-based. The opposition's charge of ideological favouritism cannot be dismissed without evidence. A simple test: will the government release the full list of applicants and the criteria used to select them? That would settle the question far better than political accusations.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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