Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar demanded that the Education Commission report be thrown in the dustbin, calling it “shameful and unilateral” and accusing the Telangana government of ignoring stakeholders.
The Union Minister alleged that the education commission report was prepared in air-conditioned rooms without consulting stakeholders. “Even the dustbin would feel insulted by this report. Take it and throw it in the river,” he said, accusing the panel of lacking ethics and ignoring ground realities.
He warned that the education commission report reportedly recommended raising passing marks from 35 to 45. According to him, such a move would severely affect poor students and increase school-level failures. As a result, many students could lose access to higher education opportunities.
Education commission report criticised over pass mark proposal
Sanjay claimed that the education commission report aimed to hurt teachers’ sentiments. He further alleged that the state’s education system had completely collapsed. Moreover, he pointed to the absence of an Education Minister for the past two years.
Highlighting systemic gaps, he cited teacher shortages and lack of basic facilities in schools. In addition, he referred to rising dropout rates and unaffordable private school fees. Therefore, he said the hopes of poor students remained unfulfilled.
The minister also criticised the government for not clearing dearness allowance arrears of employees. He added that retirement benefits of teachers remained pending. Questioning the panel’s credibility, he claimed there were no educationists or experts in the Commission. He also alleged that it did not consult students, parents or teachers.
Education commission report compared with global models
Referring to Finland as a global education model, Sanjay said teachers there received the highest salaries. He questioned how reducing teachers’ salaries would improve standards. “How will reducing teachers’ salaries improve the education system?” he asked.
Furthermore, he maintained that the education commission report failed to address structural deficiencies. He reiterated his demand that the government scrap the report and initiate broader consultations.
Reduce teachers’ pay, increase pass marks – this is your grand vision for education? This Education Commission report is not worth even the paper it is printed on.
Throw it in the dustbin.
• You talk about cutting teachers’ salaries. Shame.
• You increase pass marks from 35… pic.twitter.com/b0fLGY7w3B— Bandi Sanjay Kumar (@bandisanjay_bjp) February 28, 2026