Two Education Protests Intensify At Bhopal's Neelam Park Over Teacher Posts, School Closures
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Two separate education-related protests were staged in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal on Sunday, with participants raising concerns over teacher recruitment and the closure of government schools. Candidates from across Madhya Pradesh have been staging an indefinite protest since Aug 21 at Neelam Park, demanding an increase in posts under the Secondary and Primary Teacher…
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Two distinct education protests unfolded in the state capital on Sunday, as participants voiced their discontent over teacher postings and the shuttering of government schools. Candidates from across the state embarked on an indefinite protest since August 21 at Neelam Park, demanding more positions under the Secondary and Primary Teacher Recruitment-2025.
They also sought a second round of counseling, claiming the government advertised fewer posts despite a high number of vacancies. Simultaneously, the School Bachao Sangharsh Samiti orchestrated a statewide gathering against the shutting down of government schools. Students, educators, and parents from various districts congregated at the event.
The committee urged the government to enhance infrastructure and employ additional teachers instead of closing down schools.
Narendra Rajput, a resident of Biaora, embarked on a 42-hour hunger strike, demanding more teacher positions. He stated that he had not consumed food or water since midnight on August 21, and had completed nearly 42 hours of fasting by Sunday. Tehsildar Preeti Chaurasia, present at the protest site, affirmed that the candidates' demands would be forwarded to the state government.
She added that Narendra's condition remained stable. Narendra explained that he was protesting on behalf of thousands of candidates who had been preparing for teaching jobs for years, emphasizing their desire to present their demands peacefully.
Women candidates also joined the protest with their children. Deepti Singh Thakur, a resident of Indore, has been at the park for her 13th protest, seeking more positions. Saroj Kushwaha, another candidate, accompanied her young son, Madhav. Despite facing challenges such as mosquitoes, limited access to water and toilets, and safety concerns near the pond, the women vowed to continue protesting until their concerns were addressed.
The BJP announced that the 12-storey office building would be managed by a Building Management System.
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