Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Probe Ordered After Caste Discrimination Allegations at Patna School
Some students in a school in Alawalpur village, near Patna, made a video saying they are treated differently because of their caste.
They said they have to sit separately and sometimes are not given food.
They also said they are made to do manual work.
The principal said the allegations are not true and that boys and girls are only asked to sit separately.
The village leader said teachers breaking the rules should be punished.
The local government has started an investigation to find out what is happening.
Students alleged caste-based discrimination, separate seating, and denied food in a government school in Alawalpur village, Patna.
The video also highlighted poor teacher attendance, irregular classes, and low-quality food.
The principal denied the allegations, stating that only gender-based seating separation is practiced.
The panchayat head demanded punishment for any teacher violating guidelines.
The Patna District Magistrate ordered an inquiry into the matter.
- Who
- Students of a government school in Alawalpur village, Patna, Bihar
- What
- Allegations of caste-based discrimination and administrative irregularities
- When
- Video shared on social media, inquiry ordered in December 2025
- Where
- Alawalpur village, Patna, Bihar
- Why
- To address allegations of caste discrimination and administrative issues
- Location
- Alawalpur village, Patna, Bihar
- School Type
- Government school
- Allegations
- Caste-based discrimination, separate seating, denied food, forced manual labor
- Principal's Response
- Allegations are baseless; only gender-based seating separation
- Action Taken
- District education officer ordered to inquire and submit a report
- Village Adoption
- Adopted by Lok Sabha MP Ravi Shankar Prasad under Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana in 2014