<h1>Political Leader Calls for Increased Education Spending, Criticizes Privatization, and Stresses Strategic Global Positioning for India.</h1> A prominent political leader emphasized the need for increased government spending on education, arguing that privatization and financial incentives do not ensure quality education. In a discussion with IIT Madras students, he criticized the restrictive nature of the current education system, which he believes limits children's imagination and undervalues various professions. He advocates for a broader educational approach that allows students to explore diverse career paths beyond traditional roles. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of India's strategic positioning between China and the US, suggesting that intelligent navigation of international relations could benefit the country.