Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Barwani College Students Surround Principal Over Sports Ground Demands
Students at a government college in Barwani protested over problems with the sports ground.
They said the ground was in poor condition and needed better drainage.
They also wanted security, CCTV cameras and permanent staff.
The students were especially concerned about the safety of female students.
They asked college leaders to give their promises in writing.
On Thursday night, some protesters surrounded the principal’s office.
Police arrived and helped the principal leave safely.
The students said they would continue protesting until their demands were addressed.
Athletes and students protested the dilapidated sports ground at Government Shaheed Bhima Nayak Post-Graduate College in Barwani.
They demanded security arrangements, CCTV cameras, proper drainage and permanent staff to improve female students’ safety.
Students alleged construction flaws and demanded a written assurance, saying earlier verbal commitments had not led to action.
Protesters surrounded the principal’s office on Thursday night and prevented the principal from leaving the college.
Police led by Barwani SHO Baljit Singh Bisen escorted the principal safely and appealed for peaceful demonstrations.
- Who
- Athletes and students of Shaheed Bhima Nayak Post-Graduate Government College, including Ankit Nigwal, protested; police and college officials also became involved.
- What
- Students protested over the condition and safety arrangements at the college sports ground and later surrounded the principal’s office.
- When
- The protest escalated on Thursday night, with police arriving around 11 p.m.; students said the issues had been discussed for nearly two years.
- Where
- Government Shaheed Bhima Nayak Post-Graduate College, also called the Prime Minister’s College of Excellence, in Barwani, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Students sought security, CCTV cameras, proper drainage, permanent staff and action on alleged construction flaws, along with a written management commitment.
Student demands
College management response
Written commitment
Student demands
Students insisted on a written assurance covering their demands, saying previous verbal assurances had not produced action.
College management response
The principal held talks with the students and had given verbal assurances, but no written commitment or agreement was reported.
Continuation of protest
Student demands
Students said their sit-in and protest would continue until the college addressed their demands.
College management response
College officials did not reach a consensus with the students, while police and district officials appealed for a peaceful protest.
Sports-ground conditions
Student demands
Students alleged that the ground was dilapidated and had construction flaws, creating safety concerns, particularly for female students.
College management response
The articles report the students’ allegations but do not provide a separate detailed response from college management about the ground’s condition.
- Location
- Barwani, Madhya Pradesh
- Institution
- Shaheed Bhima Nayak Post-Graduate Government College
- Main issue
- Dilapidated sports ground and unresolved safety concerns
- Student demands
- Security, CCTV cameras, drainage and permanent staff
- Written assurance
- Students said they would continue their sit-in until receiving a written commitment
- Police response
- Police formed a protective ring and escorted the principal through the crowd
- Police official
- Barwani SHO Baljit Singh Bisen