CJP questions award to Jaipur school where 9-year-old Amaira died
A political activist has criticized a private news channel for awarding a school where a nine-year-old student died under controversial circumstances. The school faces allegations of bullying and safety violations, leading to the cancellation of its CBSE affiliation for certain grades.
Why it matters
The incident raises ethical questions regarding corporate awards and the accountability of educational institutions in cases of student safety and bullying.
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convener Ashutosh Ranka on Friday questioned a private news channel's decision to honour Jaipur's Neerja Modi School with an award, citing the death of nine-year-old student Amaira and subsequent action taken by the CBSE against the school.The school received the "Excellence in Developing Young Leaders and Changemakers" award at a ceremony held in New Delhi on September 16.Calling the decision "shocking", Ranka questioned whether the organisers were aware of the circumstances surrounding Amaira's death.
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