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AAP’s Education Revolution is for Punjab’s Future, Those Who Oppose Educational Reforms Are Against Punjab’s Progress: Neel Garg
Chandigarh, April 3
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly criticized the Democratic Teachers’ Front for opposing crucial education reforms aimed at improving government schools in Punjab. Senior AAP spokesperson Neel Garg condemned the Teachers’ Front for attempting to politicize initiatives that are designed to enhance the quality of education and create better learning environments for students.
Neel Garg emphasized that if the Democratic Teachers’ Front is so interested in politics, it should openly declare itself a political party instead of obstructing positive changes in Punjab’s education system. He pointed out that under the Right to Education Act, it is the responsibility of local representatives—from village sarpanches to MLAs—to actively contribute to the development of government schools. Their involvement is essential for the upliftment of school infrastructure and academic standards.
Highlighting the Punjab government’s latest directive, Garg explained that all government schools in the state are now being monitored by MLAs and ministers, who are responsible for reviewing development work and inaugurating completed projects. He described this as a progressive step that ensures accountability and improves the overall administration of government schools.
“This initiative will significantly strengthen public and community engagement in the education system,” Garg stated. “Under the Right to Education framework, School Management Committees (SMCs) are formed to oversee school affairs. However, the Democratic Teachers’ Front seems to be deliberately ignoring this fact. Their existence appears to be based solely on opposing any initiative that contributes to the betterment of Punjab’s education sector.”
Garg also challenged the Democratic Teachers’ Front to name a single instance where they have actively worked toward improving education in Punjab. “Since the formation of this organization, have they ever protested for better education for children? Have they ever encouraged teachers to provide high-quality education in government schools? Have they contributed anything to ensuring students have access to further studies? The answer is no,” Garg asserted.
He further accused the Front of attempting to discredit the Punjab government’s efforts to engage communities, parents, and local representatives in improving government schools. “Whenever the government takes a step toward transparency and community involvement, these elements come forward only to malign good work,” he added.
Reaffirming AAP’s commitment to educational reforms, Garg called on all Punjabis to support the state’s efforts to bring about an education revolution. He stated that the government’s initiatives are focused purely on the welfare of students and not driven by any political agenda.
“Education is a sacred cause. Those who indulge in petty politics even in the matters of education should be ashamed. Punjab is witnessing an era of transformation, and the people of Punjab must unite to create a better future for our children through improved government schools,” he concluded.
