Congress urges NDA States to oppose VBSA Bill on higher education

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says proposed law centralises powers, weakens federal principles and reduces university autonomy; urges Andhra Pradesh CM to ‘stand up boldly’ if he believed the Bill harmed States’ interests
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