After Gen-Z, its Gen Alpha's turn to seek accountability: Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal said children across the country were protesting for basic facilities, citing examples from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur, Dehradun and Barmer
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed disappointment on Independence Day (August 15, 2026) over the continued poor conditions in government schools across India. In a post on social media platform X, Mr. Kejriwal noted that Gen Alpha, the newest generation, is beginning to demand accountability and better facilities in schools.
He cited examples from various states, including Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur, Dehradun, and Barmer, where students have been protesting for essential amenities like improved roads and sufficient teachers. Mr. Kejriwal lamented that even after seven-five to eighty years of Independence, government schools still suffer from dilapidated buildings, leaking roofs, absence of toilets, lack of drinking water, and inadequate teachers.
The Aam Aadmi Party leader emphasized that people have grown accustomed to these substandard conditions, but children are now actively questioning the status quo. Mr. Kejriwal highlighted how his party's government in Punjab had significantly enhanced school infrastructure, enabling students to pursue advanced courses like NEET and JEE and pursue careers in medicine and engineering.
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