‘CA, Aerospace Engineer’ vs ‘Driver, Tourism’: Manoj Paul’s Post Sparks Debate Over Children’s Career Aspirations
09 Sep 2026, Chennai: A social media post by Andaman Nicobar Democratic Congress (ANDC) leader Manoj Paul has sparked discussion about educational exposure and career aspirations among children in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In a video shared by Paul, he is seen travelling in an autorickshaw in Chennai and interacting with two young passengers. When asked about their future aspirations, one child, who says he is studying in Class 9 , says he wants to become a Chartered Accountant (CA) . Another child, identified in the post as Mukundan , says he wants to become an aerospace engineer . Paul appreciates the children for having what he describes as a clear vision for their future. The video then refers to an earlier interaction Paul says he had with a boy and a girl in Rangat, North and Middle Andaman . According to the post, the boy said he wanted to become a driver , while the girl expressed an interest in working in the hotel and tourism sector . Paul compares ...