Archive · 28 Jul 2026
120 Tribal Students Protest Caste Bias in Madhya Pradesh
Around 120 tribal students from a school in Madhya Pradesh marched 10 km to the Dhar Collectorate to protest against a teacher they say used mean words and made them feel bad about going to school.
They also complained about the bad conditions in their hostel.
The school principal said they replaced the teacher and are working on fixing the other problems.
A government official promised to investigate and take action if needed.
120 tribal students marched 10 km to the Dhar Collectorate to protest against caste-based discrimination and mental harassment.
Students alleged that a chemistry teacher used derogatory remarks and discouraged them from pursuing education.
They also complained about poor hostel facilities, including unhygienic toilets and washrooms.
The school principal replaced the chemistry teacher and sought 15 days to address the remaining issues.
Assistant Commissioner Payal Jain assured the students that all allegations would be investigated and action would be taken within a week.
- Who
- 120 tribal students from Sandipani Government Higher Secondary School in Tirla
- What
- Protested against caste-based discrimination, mental harassment, and inadequate teaching
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Dhar Collectorate, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To allege caste-based discrimination, mental harassment, and inadequate teaching by a chemistry teacher
Students' Allegations
School Administration's Response
Teacher's Behavior
Students' Allegations
Students allege that the chemistry teacher used derogatory remarks and discouraged them from pursuing education.
School Administration's Response
The school administration replaced the chemistry teacher immediately after the complaints were raised.
Hostel Facilities
Students' Allegations
Students complained about poor hostel facilities, including unhygienic toilets and washrooms, and accused the hostel superintendent of negligence.
School Administration's Response
The school administration sought 15 days to address the remaining issues and submitted a detailed report to the Tribal Welfare Department.
- Number of Students
- 120
- Distance Marched
- 10 km
- Location
- Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
- School Name
- Sandipani Government Higher Secondary School
- Teacher Involved
- Deepika Shaktawat
- School Principal
- Seema Mishra
- Assistant Commissioner, Tribal Development
- Payal Jain