Delhi's Fee War: AAP Battles New School Fee Law

The Aam Aadmi Party criticized a new school fee law in Delhi for allegedly allowing private schools to unilaterally increase fees and diminishing parental input. In contrast, the BJP asserts the legislation curtails arbitrary fee hikes and strengthens parental authority. Both parties are engaging in extensive campaigns to advocate their positions.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched a vigorous campaign against the newly enacted school fee law in Delhi, accusing it of granting private schools unchecked authority to raise fees while marginalizing parents in the decision-making process.

Countering the allegations, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claims the law is designed to curb unjustified fee increases and bolster parental influence. The Delhi government clarified that the law, officially enacted with Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena's approval, aims for transparency in fee determination.

As AAP ramped up its protests with pamphlets and outreach, the BJP contested these assertions, accusing the AAP of spreading misinformation. The BJP highlighted that the legislation was formulated with inputs from citizens and experts, promising to stabilize fee hikes and bring accountability.

(With inputs from agencies.)