CJP Issues 10-Day Ultimatum to Dhami Govt Over Closure of 826 Schools, Threatens Protest Seeking Education Minister’s Resignation..
he Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has entered Uttarakhand under its “Fix the Schools Campaign.” Following this, the CJP has launched a campaign against the Dhami government regarding the government education system in Uttarakhand. The CJP has demanded answers from the government regarding the closure of 826 government schools in the state. Regarding the shortage of teachers, dilapidated buildings, and lack of basic facilities in government schools, the CJP has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the government. It has also warned of a peaceful protest after October 2nd if clarification is not received. The protest will demand the resignation of Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat. The party’s North Zone convenor, Shrestha Singh, and other officials have raised several serious questions against the Dhami government in Dehradun. In a press conference held in Dehradun on Sunday, Shrestha Singh Kheda, North Zone convenor of the Cockroach Janata Party, stated that the party’s Save the Schools campaign will be widely implemented in Uttarakhand as well. Seeks Transport Facilities for Students in Hilly Areas Following the protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, the CJP is now preparing to corner the Uttarakhand government over issues related to the state of government schools and the education system. Kheda questioned why 826 primary schools were closed in Uttarakhand, the reasons behind these closures, and what arrangements have been made for the education of the children studying there. The CJP North Zone convener claimed that many government schools in the state lack teachers for crucial subjects like mathematics and physics. He also claimed that 270 schools lack drinking water. He stated that 826 primary schools have been closed in Uttarakhand in the last five years, while teacher vacancies remain unfilled. He said that instead of simply presenting statistics, the government should publicly release a clear report detailing the state of the closed schools, their causes, and the impact on children. CJP Demands Answers on Closure of 826 Government Schools Shrestha Singh announced that if the government does not provide an explanation for the closed schools, Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat’s resignation may be demanded within 10 days. He said a complete report should be released on the 826 closed government schools. He demanded that school-wise enrollment, teacher numbers, facilities, reasons for closure, population surrounding the school, and distance to the nearest alternative school be made public. Furthermore, the CJP demanded the release of the Uttarakhand Education Road Map within 10 days, detailing district-wise deadlines for providing teachers, drinking water, toilets, safe buildings, electricity, and other basic amenities. The CJP also demanded that students in government schools be provided with basic transportation facilities, especially in hilly and inaccessible areas, such as safe school buses, minibuses, or other regular transportation arrangements. The Cockroach Janata Party has made it clear that if a response is not received within 10 days, they will resort to peaceful protests.
Rishikesh : Bapugram Locals Threaten Assembly Election Boycott Over Forest Land Dispute…
The anger of local residents over the forest land dispute in Bapugram (Rishikesh) has once again intensified. Those who have long been fighting for their land rights and future are now demanding decisive action from the government. Expressing displeasure with the government’s attitude, the Bapugram Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has warned of further intensifying the agitation. The committee stated categorically that if the state government does not make a strong and effective representation in court on behalf of the local residents, thousands of people in the area will be forced to completely boycott the upcoming assembly elections. Claim of a populated area before 1908 At a press conference held at a wedding point in 20 Bigha, committee convener Ramesh Jugalan, while recounting the history of Bapugram, stated that it is not a newly settled area. According to him, Bapugram has been a populated area since before 1908. In 1950, due to the efforts of Meera Behen, the area was given the status of an ideal village. Subsequently, Bapugram was declared a revenue village and later included within the municipal corporation limits. The committee states that despite being involved in the development and administrative system of the region, forest land disputes have posed a serious threat to the homes, livelihoods, and futures of thousands of families living there. 15,000 Families and Approximately 70,000 People Affected According to the committee, land disputes related to Bapugram, Bindukhatta, and Bagga-54 are having a widespread impact. The committee claims that these cases affect approximately 15,000 families and approximately 70,000 people. Local residents say that despite living in the area for a long time and establishing their own homes, the lack of resolution of the land dispute has left them in a state of constant confusion. The committee has demanded that the government strongly present the case in court, considering the plight of the affected families, so that they can find relief regarding their future. Questions also raised about the functioning of the high-level committee During the press conference, committee officials also raised questions about the functioning of the high-level government committee formed during the state government’s cabinet meeting. The committee stated that while the government has formed a committee chaired by the Chief Secretary, the affected people have not yet been adequately involved in the process. The committee demanded that the government make public the number of meetings held by the Chief Secretary and the decisions taken in these meetings in the interest of the affected families. It also demanded that committee representatives be included in the committee to establish direct communication with the local people. Demand for a concrete solution, not assurances The Bapugram Bachao Sangharsh Samiti states that the local people are no longer satisfied with mere assurances. They demand a concrete and just solution that will alleviate the crisis looming over their homes, livelihoods, and future. The committee demanded that the government resolve the matter quickly and ensure effective advocacy on behalf of the local residents in court. The committee warned that if the government does not take the matter seriously and make a strong case, the movement will be escalated to a larger scale. A decision to boycott the upcoming assembly elections may also be taken. Following this stance of the committee, the forest land dispute of Bapugram is once again in the headlines and now the eyes of the local people are fixed on the next action of the government.