MLA Phool Singh Meena: From 15-Year-Old Dropout to 68-Year-Old MA Student

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News18•14-01-2026, 22:24
MLA Phool Singh Meena: From 15-Year-Old Dropout to 68-Year-Old MA Student
- •Udaipur Rural MLA Phool Singh Meena, 68, is pursuing his MA in Political Science, proving age is no barrier to education.
- •He dropped out at 15 due to family circumstances but resumed studies at 55, encouraged by his five daughters and wife.
- •Meena balances his political duties, including being Tribal Welfare Committee chairman, with his studies, often studying during constituency tours.
- •He believes educated public representatives are crucial for clean governance and aims to extend education's benefits to all.
- •Inspired by Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, he arranges air travel for bright girls to encourage their educational aspirations.
Why It Matters: MLA Phool Singh Meena's journey from a 15-year-old dropout to a 68-year-old MA student inspires lifelong learning.
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