Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Opposition Accuses Bihar Government of Saffronizing Schools
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.
Opposition parties accuse the Bihar government of painting schools in saffron to inject religious symbolism.
RJD MLA Bhai Virendra criticizes the decision, suggesting the tricolor would have been more appropriate.
AIMIM MLA Akhtarul Iman alleges the government is neglecting important issues like employment and development.
Opposition parties stage protests and demand an explanation from the government.
The Bihar government has not yet responded to the allegations.
- Who
- Opposition parties (RJD, AIMIM) and Bihar government
- What
- Controversy over painting government schools in saffron
- When
- During the Monsoon Session of the Bihar Legislature
- Where
- Patna, Bihar
- Why
- Opposition alleges it is an attempt to inject religious symbolism into the education system
Opposition Parties
Bihar Government
Use of Saffron Color
Opposition Parties
The opposition parties argue that painting schools in saffron is an attempt to inject religious symbolism into the education system and is unacceptable.
Bihar Government
The Bihar government has not yet issued a detailed response to the allegations.
Focus of Government
Opposition Parties
The opposition claims the government is neglecting important issues like employment and development by focusing on religious politics.
Bihar Government
The government has not publicly addressed these claims.
- 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