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Opposition Accuses Bihar Government of Saffronizing Schools

Opposition Accuses Bihar Government of Saffronizing Schools
Oppn targets Bihar govt over saffron paint on state-run schools during Monsoon Session · thehansindia.com

In Bihar, the opposition parties are upset because the government painted some schools orange, which they think is trying to bring religion into schools.

They say the government should focus on important things like jobs and development instead.

The government hasn't said much about it yet.

The opposition is protesting and wants the government to explain why they chose this color.

Key facts

Location
Patna, Bihar
Opposition Parties Involved
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), AIMIM
Government in Power
NDA
Key Figures
Bhai Virendra (RJD MLA), Akhtarul Iman (AIMIM MLA), Mithilesh Tiwari (Education Minister)
Session
Monsoon Session of Bihar Legislature
Issue
Painting of government schools in saffron

Quotes

Bhai Virendra

RJD MLA and a critic of the NDA government's decision to paint schools in saffron.

“He argued that schools should not be painted in saffron, saying that if they had been painted in the colours of the Indian Tricolour, it could have been justified, but using only saffron was unacceptable.”
thehansindia.com
“He accused the NDA government of pursuing politics centred on religion while neglecting governance and youth welfare.”
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