Indian Overseas Congress chief, Satyanarayan Pitroda, known as ‘Sam’, emphasized the need for free education and healthcare for all citizens, criticizing the commercialization of these essential services. Pitroda highlighted the importance of providing almost free education and healthcare, stating that the current system has turned them into profit-driven industries. He stressed the necessity for a national vision to ensure affordable education for every child.
Pitroda expressed that addressing education and healthcare affordability requires political will at a national level, emphasizing the need for a collective responsibility towards these fundamental rights. He underscored the importance of not privatizing education and healthcare to the extent seen today, advocating for a balance between public and private sectors in these critical areas. Pitroda urged for a shift towards a system that prioritizes accessible and affordable education and healthcare for all citizens.
Reflecting on India’s stance on the West Asia conflict, Pitroda criticized the country for aligning with a powerful aggressor instead of upholding moral principles. He emphasized the importance of seeking peaceful resolutions and commended efforts by various nations to mediate conflicts, emphasizing the need for a collective approach to fostering peace. Pitroda highlighted the significance of prioritizing peace over political alliances and urged for a unified global effort to end conflicts and protect innocent lives.
