Ujjain School Relocation Row: 300-Plus Girls Stage Protest Against Shifting Sarafa School To Daudkhedi
UJJAIN (Madhya Pradesh): Over 300 girl students of Government Sarafa School laid siege to the Administrative Complex Building located at the Collectorate here on Friday afternoon to protest against the proposed shifting of the school to village Daudkhedi located some 8 km from the present location. The students raised slogans against the administration. During the protest, two students fainted…
Over 300 students from Government Sarafa School staged a protest on Friday to prevent the relocation of their institution to Daudkhedi, located approximately 8 km away. The demonstration took place at the Collectorate administrative complex, with students raising slogans against the administration. Two students fainted during the protest and were rushed to the hospital, while another student broke down in tears, pleading not to have their future disrupted.
This protest involved students from half a dozen nearby government schools, affected by the relocation due to preparations for Simhastha Mahaparv-2028. Parents had been advocating for the cause over the past few months, but this was the most vocal protest yet, with students from classes 1 to 12 participating. Joint collector Sandeep Singh attempted to ease their concerns, but they insisted on a direct assurance from the collector, citing broken promises in the past.
The parents expressed worry about the proposed relocation site, particularly the presence of a liquor shop and the perceived unsafe environment. They questioned how students from distant areas, up to 30 km away, would manage the long commute and transportation. Concerns regarding safety, travel difficulties, and the impact on the girls' daily routines were emphasized.
Around 2,500-2,600 students from six schools, including Sarafa Girls School and Mahakal Maidan Girls Middle School, would be affected by the changes. The 'School Bachao Samiti' representatives stated that while principals and teachers were privately concerned about the potential impact on students, they were hesitant to openly oppose the decision.
District Education Officer Mahendra Khatri confirmed that the proposal is a government decision and that the final determination would be made by the district-level monitoring committee. Additionally, several party leaders, including Indore High Court officials, expressed their support for the students' cause.
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