State orders students to attend Modi birthday event, sparking backlash
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In September, Rajasthan authorities issued a directive requiring students at state-run institutions to participate in a “Deepak Lighting Ceremony” marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. The order prompted criticism from opposition leaders who argued that political celebrations should not be imposed on educational campuses. The controversy highlights tensions between government officials and opposition parties over the use of public institutions for political purposes.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 25% center, 25% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Campus Politics Row: Congress Slams IIM Jammu Over PM Modi Birthday Event Notice — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- No political publicity in campuses: Congress leader on IIM Jammu notice over PM Modi birthday event — Deccan Herald (center)
- Congress slams IIM Jammu for fining students absent from PM’s birthday event — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Rajasthan order asking students to join PM Modi's birthday celebrations sparks controversy — The Hindu (left-leaning)