“While the world’s technology sector is advancing rapidly, the Union Govt is making IITs conduct research on astrology, rebirth and similar subjects” : K’taka HM Priyank Kharge

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge

Bengaluru (Karnataka) – Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge criticised the Union Government, claiming that while the global technology sector is advancing rapidly in areas such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, advanced semiconductors and deep technology, India’s premier Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are being made to conduct research on subjects such as rebirth, astrology and cow science.

🏛️ India's Ancient Knowledge Deserves Scientific Scrutiny, Not Mockery

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge criticises the Centre for encouraging IITs to research subjects like astrology and reincarnation.

If India's ancient knowledge is being studied scientifically, why… pic.twitter.com/YP1EwQ3AuV

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He further claimed that the Union Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has allocated ₹98 crore for research on “cowpathy” (the science of cow-based products). He alleged that prestigious IITs across the country are teaching mythology in the name of science and described this as a matter of concern.

The world is racing towards quantum computing, advanced semiconductors, AI and deeptech.

Meanwhile, some of India's premier institutions are being nudged towards researching reincarnation, astrology-linked past life memories and cowtech.

Modi govt allocated Rs 98 cr for…

— Priyank Kharge / ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ್ ಖರ್ಗೆ (@PriyankKharge) June 23, 2026

He said there was nothing wrong with studying India’s history, traditions or ancient knowledge systems; however, the real problem was the official institutionalisation of what he described as pseudoscience and superstition. (Is it not itself unscientific to dismiss India’s ancient knowledge systems as superstition without evidence? What scientific basis is there for describing these knowledge systems as pseudoscience? – Editor)

Kharge further alleged that such tendencies are quietly entering prestigious IITs and would hinder the country’s scientific progress.

Editorial Perspective

If ancient knowledge from Hindu Dharma is being studied at a scientific level, it is welcome. These very IITs are also carrying out advanced research in fields such as semiconductors and many others. However, it is hardly surprising that Kharge and his Congress party, afflicted with hatred towards Hindu Dharma, regard Hindu scriptures as outdated !