Eklavya Residential School students protest against Principal

 

 

 

STUDENTS of the Eklavya Residential School and Hostel, Rampur took to the streets on Monday to protest alleged systemic harassment and misconduct by the institution’s principal. The demonstration, which involved a significant number of male and female students, began as a foot march from the school campus toward the District Collectorate.

 

Protesters voiced their dissatisfaction through slogans, citing a hostile environment characterised by verbal abuse and poor administrative management. The students alleged that the principal frequently engaged in misconduct and mistreatment and often used disciplinary protocols as a tool for intimidation.

 

They also highlighted the longstanding issues regarding the quality of food and residential accommodations. The situation prompted an immediate response from local administration. SDM Anurag Singh met with the students midmarch to communicate with them. During the briefing, the students expressed that their academic progress was being hindered by the current atmosphere and noted that prior complaints to school management had yielded no results.

 

SDM Singh successfully pacified the demonstrators by issuing a formal assurance that a thorough investigation into the principal’s conduct and the school’s facilities would be conducted. Following this intervention, the students ended their protest and returned to the hostel. Local authorities have indicated that corrective measures will be prioritised to ensure a conducive learning environment.