Controversy Erupts Over 'PDA Pathshala' Initiative in UP

Akhilesh Bharti of the Samajwadi Party has been booked for the unauthorized 'PDA Pathshala.' This initiative, led by Bharti in protest of Uttar Pradesh's school pairing policy, has sparked controversy. Authorities claim it constitutes political misuse of children, while the government argues it's merely optimizing resources.

The district student wing president of the Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Bharti, is facing legal action for organizing an unauthorized 'PDA Pathshala' in Uttar Pradesh. The initiative is a protest against the state's school pairing policy, with viral photos and videos prompting authorities to take action.

Bharti allegedly conducted informal teaching sessions on a rooftop, wearing an SP cap, under the initiative's banner. The government dismisses claims of school closures, attributing actions to resource optimization. The Basic Education Officer underlined that teaching sessions without approval are inappropriate, representing political misuse of children.

An FIR was filed against Bharti, with SP President Akhilesh Yadav criticizing the action on social media, branding it anti-education. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over education policy in Uttar Pradesh, amid controversy surrounding the use of children for political purposes.