I-Day skipped in Punjab schools near Pak border? NHRC seeks answers from Mann govt
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has demanded an explanation from the Punjab government regarding reports that some schools near the Pakistan border failed to hold Independence Day celebrations. The commission is investigating whether these students were denied equal civic and educational opportunities.
Why it matters
This highlights concerns over administrative neglect and the potential marginalization of students in sensitive border regions regarding national identity and civic participation.
NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a detailed report from the Punjab government over allegations that Independence Day celebrations were not held at some government schools in rural, remote and border areas of the state.The NHRC Bench headed by member Priyank Kanoongo took cognisance of a complaint alleging that students at some schools, particularly those near the Pakistan border, were deprived of the opportunity to participate in Independence Day celebrations on August 15.The complaint raised concerns over the alleged non-observance of activities such as flag hoisting, singing of the National Anthem and student participation in celebrations.Kanoongo said the alleged omission disproportionately affected children in rural and border areas and raised questions about whether they were being denied the same educational, cultural and civic opportunities as students elsewhere in the state.The NHRC has directed the Punjab government to provide state-wise, district-wise and school-wise details of Independence Day…
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