Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday after technical glitches delayed the CUET-UG 2026 [1] exam at several centers.
The disruption of a national entrance exam creates significant stress for thousands of students and provides a political opening for the opposition to challenge the government's administrative competence.
Gandhi used the incident to target the Prime Minister's image, specifically referencing the term "Vishwaguru," which translates to teacher of the world. He said that while there are claims of being a Vishwaguru, the administration cannot conduct a single exam [2].
The Congress leader further expanded his criticism to the broader state of academic infrastructure in India. Gandhi said the government has "completely destroyed" the country's education system [1].
These statements followed reports of technical failures that hindered the start of the Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate programs. The delays affected students at various examination centers across the country on Saturday [1].
The Bharatiya Janata Party responded to the allegations after Gandhi's remarks. The BJP said it issued a rebuttal to the Congress leader's claims regarding the management of the education system [1].
This exchange highlights the ongoing friction between the Congress party and the ruling BJP over the delivery of public services. The focus on education remains a central point of contention as the opposition seeks to highlight systemic failures in government-led initiatives [2].
“"Claims of being Vishwaguru but can't conduct a single exam."”
The political fallout from the CUET-UG delays reflects a broader strategy by the opposition to link technical administrative failures to a perceived decline in national governance. By targeting the 'Vishwaguru' persona, the Congress party is attempting to contrast the government's global aspirations with the practical challenges faced by Indian students in the domestic education system.
