Mayawati Criticizes UP School Merger Policy, Citing Harm to Poor

Mayawati, a former leader in Uttar Pradesh, is upset about the government's plan to combine small schools.

She believes this will hurt poor kids because it will make it harder for them to get to school.

The government says it's doing this to manage resources better, like teachers and buildings, since some schools don't have many students.

Mayawati wants the government to stop this plan and has said her party will reverse the decision if they come to power.