Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Hunger Strike in Jhalawar Over School Tragedy Enters Eighth Day
A man named Naresh Meena is on a hunger strike, meaning he's not eating food, to help families who lost their children in a school accident.
Seven kids died in Jhalawar, and the families want the government to give them money, jobs, and help.
The government gave some money, but the families are upset.
Meena is protesting to make sure the families get what they need.
He is now in the hospital, but he is still on his hunger strike.
A politician supports Meena and says the government should treat the families better.
Naresh Meena's hunger strike, demanding justice for families affected by the Piplodi school tragedy, has reached its eighth day.
Meena was moved to the hospital but continues his fast, rejecting rumors of ending it.
The school tragedy in Jhalawar resulted in the death of seven children.
Families demand compensation, employment, and government assistance.
A politician criticized the government's handling and supported the protestors.
- Who
- Naresh Meena, families of the deceased
- What
- Hunger strike demanding justice for victims of the Piplodi school tragedy
- When
- Entering its eighth day.
- Where
- Jaipur (hospital), Jhalawar (school tragedy site)
- Why
- To demand justice, compensation, and employment for the families of children killed in the school tragedy.
Victims' Families & Supporters
Rajasthan Government
Treatment of Families
Victims' Families & Supporters
The government's response is insensitive and humiliating; compensation, especially goats, is inadequate.
Rajasthan Government
The government has announced financial assistance and ex-gratia payments.
Police Actions
Victims' Families & Supporters
The police's actions in removing the protestor from the site is a violation of democratic rights.
Rajasthan Government
Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Event
- Piplodi school tragedy
- Location
- Jhalawar, Rajasthan
- Hunger Striker
- Naresh Meena
- Days of Strike
- 8
- Demands
- Justice for families, compensation, employment
- Government Response
- Ex-gratia and compensation announced