School Protest Sparks Controversy: Samajwadi Leader in Trouble

The Samajwadi Party leader, Anjani Saroj, is under scrutiny for allegedly orchestrating a protest involving schoolchildren against the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to merge schools with low enrolment.

District Magistrate Shailesh Kumar confirmed that students were initially relocated with parental consent before the protest took place. The protest was reportedly organized after Saroj distributed gifts to the children, leading them back to their original school location. A formal complaint was filed by the school's headmaster, prompting police action.

A case has been officially registered against Saroj and associates, invoking the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita regulations. Authorities are actively working to identify others involved, as evidenced by a video of the demonstration. Meanwhile, a departmental inquiry is launched against the Assistant Education Officer for potentially negligent oversight.

(With inputs from agencies.)