Janhit: Seven Kids Dead, Officials Silent, Jhalawar School Disaster Shines Light on Education Crisis
In a heartbreaking incident in Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, seven children died when the roof of a government school in Peplodi village suddenly collapsed. The children, aged between 6 and 13, were attending classes when the tragedy struck. Villagers had repeatedly warned the education department about the dangerous condition of the school building, but no timely repairs were made. Shockingly, while the children’s families mourned, Rajasthan’s Education Minister Madan Dilawar was seen attending a public event 350 kilometers away in Bharatpur, receiving garlands and smiling. This callous display drew nationwide condemnation, raising questions about the government’s sensitivity and accountability. Teachers present during the incident were reportedly ignoring students’ warnings about the crumbling ceiling, choosing to eat snacks outside while children pleaded to be let out. Following the tragedy, five teachers were suspended for negligence. The Jhalawar disaster exposes deep-rooted issues in Rajasthan’s education system, including neglect of infrastructure and lack of oversight. Opposition parties are demanding the minister’s resignation, accusing him of failing to prioritize children’s safety. This tragedy is a painful reminder that education in many rural areas remains unsafe, and urgent reforms are needed to protect students and restore public trust.
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