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Jaipur deaf school protest: Rajasthan suspends principal as Gehlot, Pilot back students
Students at a school in Jaipur for children who are deaf or hard of hearing held a protest.
They said their school building is old and broken, and there are not enough trained teachers or good facilities.
Many children with disabilities had to stand on the street so the government would listen to them.
The same week, the Rajasthan government suspended the school's former principal, Bharat Joshi.
It also started an inquiry into charges that the school was not being managed well.
Two important Congress leaders, Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot, visited and supported the students.
Gehlot asked the Chief Minister to set up a special committee to fix the problems quickly.
A new committee has been told to investigate and give a report as soon as possible.
Now everyone is waiting to see what the government will do next.
Rajasthan government suspended Government Seth Anandilal Poddar School principal Bharat Joshi under Rule 16 of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1958.
The School Education Department ordered a departmental inquiry into mismanagement allegations tied to the students' protest at the Jaipur school for hearing and speech-impaired students.
Students are protesting over the deteriorating school building, shortage of trained teachers, inadequate infrastructure, and poor educational facilities.
Congress leaders Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot extended support to the protesters, with Gehlot urging Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma to form a special committee.
An inquiry committee headed by Chief Block Education Officer Mukul Kavia has been asked to submit an urgent detailed report and recommend disciplinary action.
- Who
- Students of the Government Seth Anandilal Poddar School for the Hearing and Speech Impaired, former principal Bharat Joshi, and Congress leaders Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot.
- What
- Students protested over school conditions, prompting the government to suspend the former principal and order a departmental inquiry into mismanagement allegations.
- Where
- Jaipur, Rajasthan, at the Government Seth Anandilal Poddar School for the Hearing and Speech Impaired.
- When
- On Wednesday, when Gehlot and Pilot backed the students; the suspension came after Joshi was relieved following his recent promotion as District Education Officer.
- Why
- Students say the school building is deteriorating, with a shortage of trained teachers, inadequate infrastructure, and poor educational facilities affecting their learning.
Protesters & Congress Leaders
Rajasthan Government
Cause of the school's problems
Protesters & Congress Leaders
Gehlot and Pilot say the once well-regarded school is suffering from administrative neglect, with a dilapidated building, teacher shortage, and lack of basic facilities that forced students to protest.
Rajasthan Government
The government says it is responding through official procedures, suspending the principal and ordering a departmental inquiry into allegations of mismanagement.
How to resolve the crisis
Protesters & Congress Leaders
Gehlot urged Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma to constitute a special committee to resolve all issues at the earliest so students' education is not affected; Pilot demanded immediate government intervention.
Rajasthan Government
The Education Department has already instructed an inquiry committee to investigate the protest allegations urgently and recommend disciplinary action against those found responsible.
Key facts
- School
- Government Seth Anandilal Poddar School for the Hearing and Speech Impaired, Jaipur
- Suspended official
- Bharat Joshi, former principal and newly promoted District Education Officer
- Legal basis
- Rule 16 of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1958
- Student demands
- Immediate building repairs, appointment of qualified teachers, better infrastructure and facilities
- Inquiry head
- Chief Block Education Officer (Jaipur East) Mukul Kavia, on instructions from Joint Director of School Education Manju Sharma
- Political backing
- Congress leaders Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot support the protesting students
Quotes
Ashok Gehlot
Chief Minister of Rajasthan
“"It was distressing that differently‑abled children had to protest on the streets to make the government hear their concerns."”
thehansindia.com
“"The Government Seth Anandilal Poddar School, once known for quality education, is now suffering from administrative neglect."”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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