Uttar Pradesh's School Pairing Policy Faces Opposition Backlash

The Uttar Pradesh government's 'school pairing' policy, aimed at merging lower enrolment government schools, has faced significant opposition from parties like the Samajwadi Party and Congress. Critics argue the policy threatens educational access for marginalised communities, prompting legal and political challenges to halt its implementation across the state.

The Uttar Pradesh government's 'school pairing' policy has become a hotbed of controversy, drawing stern criticism from opposition leaders.

Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav accuses the ruling BJP of undermining education for marginalized communities, pledging counter initiatives should government schools be closed.

Meanwhile, legal actions and protests underscore a growing demand to halt a policy perceived as anti-poor and detrimental to educational equity.

(With inputs from agencies.)