Citing examples of renowned educational institutes like Fergusson College, Banaras Hindu University and Shantiniketan established in the pre-independence era by great freedom fighters and visionaries, Gujrat Chief Minister Narendra Modiu00a0yesterday said that since Independence, the government has made no contribution to strengthen our educationu00a0system.

Listening intently: Hundreds of students gathered at Fergusson College to listen to Modi’s thoughts inside the amphitheatre, while some watched proceedings on the big screen put up outside. Pic/Sachin Thakare.