Bihar Schools Struggle with Intense Heat Wave
Bihar is currently reeling under intense heat wave, causing distress to students studying in government schools. More than 80 students have fainted due to the extreme heat. The change in school timings has now become a matter of political debate, with the teachers’ union blaming the Additional Secretary of Education, KK Pathak, for the situation.
Opposition Leaders Criticize Education Department’s Decision
Opposition leaders like Tejashwi Yadav and Chirag Paswan have criticized the decision to keep schools open in such extreme heat. Tejashwi Yadav highlighted the lack of democracy in Bihar and criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for not addressing the issue promptly. Chirag Paswan emphasized the need for serious action to be taken to ensure the well-being of students.
Teachers’ Union Demands Action Against Education Secretary
The teachers’ union has demanded immediate action against KK Pathak, accusing him of making decisions that are detrimental to the teachers and students. The union urged the Chief Minister to intervene and address the situation before it escalates further. The rising temperatures have led to over 80 students fainting in various districts of Bihar, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue a severe heat wave alert for the next two days.
बिहार में भीषण गर्मी के कारण सरकारी स्कूलों में पढ़ रहे बच्चों को झेलनी पड़ रही है। गर्मी के कारण 80 से ज्यादा छात्रों ने बेहोश हो जाने की खबर आई है। इस मामले में शिक्षक संघ ने शिक्षा विभाग के अपर सचिव को दोषी माना है और सीएम नीतीश कुमार से तुरंत कार्रवाई करने की मांग की है। इसके साथ ही नेता प्रतिपक्ष और पूर्व डिप्टी सीएम तेजस्वी यादव और चिराग पासवान ने भी इस मामले पर आपत्ति जताई है। गर्मी के कारण बिहार में कई जिलों में स्कूलों में बच्चे परेशान हो रहे हैं और उन्हें इलाज के लिए अस्पताल लाया जा रहा है।