Amit Malviya’s reaction came after Arvind Kejriwal, earlier today, took to X, formerly Twitter, and renewed his call asking, “Do you also feel that India desperately needs an educated Prime Minister?”
Taking on the AAP convener, Amit Malviya said that Prime Minister Modi holds a postgraduate degree, but that is beside the point.
“The real issue is that some people, particularly Arvind Kejriwal, seem unable to reconcile themselves to the fact that a man from a humble background, with no dynastic privilege or elite pedigree, rose to occupy India’s highest elected office through hard work, political acumen, and immense public support,” he said.
Amit Malviya’s History Check To Kejriwal
Giving Kejriwal a history check, Malviya further said, “India’s political history is full of examples that prove leadership is not determined by degrees alone. K. Kamaraj, with limited formal education, transformed Tamil Nadu and pioneered the expansion of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, bringing millions of children into schools. His legacy continues to shape India even today.”
“On the other hand, many who proudly flaunt their educational credentials have little to show for them in public life. Arvind Kejriwal, who never tires of advertising his educational qualifications, left behind a government mired in corruption allegations and administrative failures, eventually losing both his own seat and his party’s grip on Delhi. Others who claim impressive academic pedigrees have spent decades in public life without producing outcomes remotely commensurate with the aura they seek to project around their degrees,” he added.
Kejriwal’s Remarks Reveal Underlying Elitism, Says Amit Malviya
In another statement, Malviya said, “The question is not whether a Prime Minister is “educated.” The question is whether he can lead, deliver, inspire confidence, and improve the lives of millions. By that measure, the verdict belongs to the people, not to self-appointed gatekeepers of intelligence.
Continuing lashing out at Kejriwal, Amit Malviya said, “What makes Kejriwal’s remark particularly revealing is its underlying elitism. It reflects a belief that only those from certain backgrounds, institutions, or social circles are fit to lead. India has repeatedly rejected that mindset. Our democracy allows ordinary Indians to rise to extraordinary heights, and that is precisely what some among the entitled elite find difficult to accept.”
“Kejriwal built his political career promising a “new kind” of politics. What the country witnessed instead was a familiar cocktail of hypocrisy, opportunism, and broken promises. He misled supporters, betrayed allies, and squandered the moral capital with which he entered public life. If anything, his political journey is a reminder that degrees may certify education, but they are no guarantee of wisdom, integrity, or leadership,” Amit Malviya concluded.