New Delhi, July 10 -- Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Friday urged NDA-ruled states, particularly Andhra Pradesh, to oppose the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Act (VBSA) Bill, 2025, during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, alleging that the legislation represents a constitutional overreach and threatens the autonomy of India's higher education institutions.
In a post on social media platform X, Ramesh appealed to NDA-ruled states to submit dissent notes and oppose the legislation when it comes up for consideration in Parliament.
"If NDA-ruled states, especially Andhra Pradesh, have the courage of their convictions, they must submit dissent notes and oppose the VBSA Bill, 2025, when it is take...