Tharoor Criticizes Kerala's LDF for Late Embrace of Private Universities

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized Kerala's LDF government for its delayed decision to permit private universities. He remarked on the state's slow adaptation, comparing it to the advent of computers in India. Despite opposition concerns, the bill was passed with calls for careful implementation.

In a sharp critique of Kerala's LDF government, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor commented on their belated approval of private universities, suggesting it as evidence of their outdated ideology. His remarks followed the Kerala Assembly's approval of the Kerala State Private Universities Bill, 2025, marking a shift from traditional educational policies.

Tharoor highlighted the communist party's historical reluctance towards technological advancements, noting their initial resistance to computers and mobile phones in India. He humorously predicted that while the communist parties might eventually embrace 21st-century ideas, it might only happen in the 22nd century.

The bill passed after extensive discussions, with opposition leader V D Satheesan emphasizing the need for detailed scrutiny and recommending trusted corporate education agencies for collaboration in establishing private institutions. The debate underscores ongoing debates about education policy in Kerala.

(With inputs from agencies.)