PM Modi Slams AAP Over Class 9 Promotion Policy Ahead Of Delhi Elections

Two days before Delhi’s Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the AAP government’s education policy. In a video interaction with students, he accused the Delhi government of holding back ‘weak’ Class 9 students to protect its image.

PM Modi claimed that students in Delhi who are unlikely to pass their exams are not being promoted to Class 10. He said this was done to avoid bad results that could harm the government’s reputation. “This is a dishonest practice,” he added.

The Prime Minister attacked AAP’s education model and questioned Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s claims of a world-class education system. Modi accused Kejriwal and his team of misleading the public at the cost of students’ futures.

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The PM’s comments followed an attack by Home Minister Amit Shah at an election rally in Jangpura. Shah accused the AAP government of a ₹1,300 crore scam related to classroom construction and urged voters to reject Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia.

The BJP, aiming to break a 27-year dry spell in Delhi, has promised free education from KG to PG. The party’s election manifesto also includes ₹15,000 in assistance for students preparing for competitive exams like UPSC and reimbursement for travel and application fees.

For young voters, the BJP has proposed the Dr BR Ambedkar Stipend Scheme, offering ₹1,000/month for SC students in ITIs, skill centers, and polytechnics.

Voting will take place on February 5, and the results will be announced on February 8.