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UP Ballia Probes Caste Discrimination Allegations Against Class 7 Student
Officials in Ballia are investigating a complaint about a Class 7 student named Ayush.
His family says he was treated unfairly because of his caste.
They allege that he was sent out of a private school and stopped from taking an examination.
They also say the school manager used insulting caste-related words.
Ayush said he was repeatedly prevented from taking exams.
He also said he was told to study at a government school.
The education department sent an officer to investigate the complaint.
Officials said action may be taken if the allegations are confirmed.
Uttar Pradesh’s Basic Education Department has launched an inquiry into alleged caste-based discrimination against a Class 7 student in Ballia.
The complaint alleges that the student, Ayush, was expelled from a private school and prevented from taking an examination.
The student’s uncle, Arjun Rajbhar, said the school principal sent Ayush away on September 25 before an exam scheduled for the next day.
The complaint alleges that the school manager used casteist slurs against Ayush when the school reopened on September 28.
Ballia’s Basic Education Officer issued the school a notice and said action would follow the inquiry’s findings.
- Who
- Ayush, a Class 7 student from a Backward Class community, his family, the private school, and Uttar Pradesh education officials.
- What
- An inquiry was launched into allegations of caste-based discrimination, examination exclusion, and the student’s expulsion from a private school.
- Where
- A private school in the Sikandarpur area of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- The alleged incidents occurred on September 25 and September 28; the inquiry was reported on October 2.
- Why
- The inquiry was initiated after a complaint alleged that Ayush was denied examinations, expelled, and subjected to casteist slurs.
Key facts
- District
- Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- Student
- Ayush, a Class 7 student
- School type
- Private school in the Sikandarpur area
- Reported incidents
- September 25 and September 28
- Complainant
- Arjun Rajbhar, the student’s uncle
- Investigating authority
- Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Department
- Official action
- A block education officer was sent to investigate, and the school was issued a notice
Quotes
Manish Kumar Singh
Ballia District Basic Education Officer who ordered the inquiry
“The school has also been issued a notice. Necessary action will be taken against the school and those found responsible after the inquiry.”
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