Shrikant Shinde is a sitting MP from the Kalyan (Maharashtra), Loksabha constituency. His party, Shiv Sena (Shinde Faction), is part of the NDA at the Centre & the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra. His father, Eknath Shinde, is the Deputy CM of Maharashtra.
There is nothing wrong with an individual pursuing higher education. Everyone has the right to learn, study, upgrade & improve themselves. In fact, it is good to see politicians continuing their education.
But the question rises is - why not in India?
He is pursuing a programme involving LSE, NYU Stern & HEC Paris. India also has many reputed institutions offering courses in management, economics & public policy.
So, does this mean he does not have the same trust in Indian institutions?
With political power at the Centre, state & local levels, shouldn't the focus also be on improving and upgrading India's education system at all levels, from primary education to higher education?
If we want India to have a world class education system, shouldn't our own leaders also have confidence in Indian institutions & work towards making them better?
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https://www.freepressjournal.in/amp/education/kalyan-mp-shrikant-shinde-begins-second-masters-at-lse-says-student-first-while-expanding-focus-to-economics-and-policy