Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Gehlot Demands Withdrawal of Rajasthan School Access Restrictions
Ashok Gehlot used to be the chief minister of Rajasthan, a state in India.
He wants the government to cancel a new school-access rule.
The rule says outsiders need permission before entering government schools.
It also restricts taking photographs and videos without permission.
The rule was announced after a group said it would inspect schools across Rajasthan.
Gehlot says the rule may make it harder for people and journalists to see what is happening in schools.
He also asked whether the chief minister and the Cabinet agreed to the decision.
He believes schools need more transparency and education reforms, not extra restrictions.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot demanded withdrawal of an order restricting unauthorised entry, photography and videography in government schools.
The Rajasthan Education Department said outsiders require prior permission from the head of the institution to enter school premises.
The order was issued Monday after Ashutosh Ranka announced a statewide school audit under the ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign.
Gehlot questioned whether Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and the state Cabinet had been consulted before the order was issued.
He said the restrictions could reduce transparency and hinder school operations, calling instead for education reforms and greater openness.
- Who
- Ashok Gehlot, former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, responding to an order by the Rajasthan government.
- What
- Gehlot demanded withdrawal of an order restricting unauthorised entry, photography and videography in government schools.
- When
- The order was issued Monday, and Gehlot made his comments Tuesday; the exact date was not stated.
- Where
- Jaipur and government schools across Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- Gehlot said the restrictions could harm transparency and school functioning, and questioned how the decision was made.
- Speaker
- Ashok Gehlot
- Previous role
- Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan
- Order issuer
- Rajasthan Education Department
- Order date
- Monday; the exact date was not stated
- Restriction
- Outsiders require prior permission to enter government school premises; photography and videography are also restricted
- Campaign context
- Ashutosh Ranka announced visits to schools across Rajasthan under the ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign
- Demand
- Immediate withdrawal or rollback of the order
- Chief minister referenced
- Bhajan Lal Sharma