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BJP Govt in West Bengal appoints party MLAs & MPs as presidents of college governing councils
India🏛️ PoliticsConservative20 hr. ago

BJP Govt in West Bengal appoints party MLAs & MPs as presidents of college governing councils

The BJP-led government in West Bengal has appointed its own MLAs and MPs as presidents of governing bodies in over 247 government-aided colleges. This follows the dissolution of previous governing bodies led by Trinamool Congress members. The appointments align with the government's promise to remove political influence from education, though critics argue this practice mirrors past regimes. State Higher Education Minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay defended the move, stating that individuals with bachelor’s degrees were selected, and that local legislators are automatically part of management committees. Political analysts note this reflects a continuation of politicizing educational institutions.

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The Hindu logoThe HinduIndependentConservative20 hr. ago
BJP Govt in West Bengal appoints party MLAs & MPs as presidents of college governing councils

The BJP-led government in West Bengal has appointed its own MLAs and MPs as presidents of governing bodies in over 247 government-aided colleges. This follows the dissolution of previous governing bodies led by Trinamool Congress members. The appointments align with the government's promise to remove political influence from education, though critics argue this practice mirrors past regimes. State Higher Education Minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay defended the move, stating that individuals with bachelor’s degrees were selected, and that local legislators are automatically part of management committees. Political analysts note this reflects a continuation of politicizing educational institutions.

Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the BJP government's actions as a positive step toward reducing political influence in education, emphasizing their commitment to 'making educational institutions free from politics.' While it acknowledges criticism from political observers, it presents the BJP's perspective as a'

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