‘Vote for educated politician, not one who only changes names,’ Unacademy teacher’s remark sparks controversy

A video of an educator at the e-learning platform Unacademy has surfaced all over the internet, in which he urged the students to vote for well-educated politicians. Since his remarks are out through the video, it has drawn numerous reactions and landed in a massive conversation. The educator has been identified as Karan Sangwan.

Whats in the viral video?

The viral video shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, shows the educator can be heard advising the students connected to his session not to vote for the politicians who only focus on changing names, and instead elect individuals with a strong educational and well-profiled background.

Apparently, Sangwan, who holds a degree in L.L.M Criminal Laws, was discussing the latest bill proposed in the Lok Sabha (Lower House) by the BJP-led central government. The bill aims to replace the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and Indian Evidence Act.

Sangwan expresses his despair over bill

During his session, he expressed his despair over the bill and said, “Even I don’t know whether to laugh or cry because I also have a lot of bare acts, caseloads, and notes that I had prepared. It is hard work for everyone. You also have an important decision to make.”

Moreover, Sangwan also emphasised the need to choose well-educated individuals as political representatives to avoid facing similar circumstances in the future. The Unacademy educator further implored, “Elect someone who is educated, who understands things. Don’t elect someone who only knows changing names. Make your decision properly.”

He also added, “Aise insaan ko chune jo padha likha ho, jo samajh sake cheezon ko. Sirf aise insaan ko na chune jinko sirf badalna aata ho, naam change karna aata ho (Elect someone who is educated, who understands things. Don’t elect someone who only knows changing names).”

“Make your decision properly,” he urged his students.

Unacademy teacher’s remarks left internet talking

Amid his remarks, a massive conversation broke out on social media, accusing Sangwan of promoting political propaganda under the guise of education.

One of a user said, “So all in all. He is upset that the current govt has changed the laws and added more modern codes and he has to re-learn everything from scratch. And this same person will later say at the tea table that Indian laws and codes are still from the British era and govt don’t change them.”

While many supported him and said, “Everything he said regards electing educated politicians is correct and true.”

Meanwhile, Unacademy is yet to release its official statement over this ongoing controversy.