Tharoor criticizes Kerala's LDF for delayed education bill

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the Kerala LDF government for being slow to adapt to modern changes. His comments came after the Kerala Assembly passed the Kerala State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Bill, 2025. This bill allows private universities to open in the state, breaking from the government’s past opposition to education privatization. Tharoor pointed out that this decision is long overdue. He compared the timing to decisions made by the Communist Party in the past, saying they usually come 15 to 20 years late. He recalled moments when Communist leaders opposed technological advancements, such as computers and mobile phones, arguing that they delayed benefits to the common man. The bill was passed with a voice vote after discussions on Monday and Tuesday. V.D. Satheesan, the Leader of Opposition, stated that while the UDF is not against the bill itself, it calls for careful study before its implementation. He proposed giving priority to established education agencies in the state when considering new private universities.