By Special Correspondent
Bhopal: Jeetu Patwari, president of the Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee, participated in a Bahujan Intellectual Summit held in Bhopal on Sunday, where he raised serious concerns over the state of education and adherence to constitutional values.
The event witnessed the presence of several prominent figures, including Gurdeep Singh Sappal, Udayan Vajpeyi, Badal Saroj, Kiran Ahirwar and others. Discussions centred on constitutional principles, social justice, equality, and the education system in the country and the state.
Addressing the gathering, Patwari alleged that education in Madhya Pradesh had suffered due to corruption and mismanagement under the Bharatiya Janata Party government. He claimed that in the past two decades, the future of children in the state had been adversely affected.
Citing figures, he said student enrolment had declined from nearly 15 million to about 10 million, leaving around five million children out of school. Despite a significant rise in the education budget, he argued, there had been little improvement in quality or accessibility.
Patwari also criticised the condition of rural education, noting that nearly 80 per cent of the state’s population resides in villages where schooling facilities remain weak. He opposed frequent examination-related duties imposed on teachers, stating it disrupted the education system.
Referring to the tenure of former Chief Minister Kamal Nath, he said teacher training initiatives had previously strengthened educational standards.
He further accused the central government of undermining constitutional accountability, warning that no individual should be above the Constitution a democracy.
