The Sarv Jatiya Kandela Khap has publicly condemned the Haryana government’s decision to limit inspections of government schools by members of the public and the media, asserting that the move is intended to conceal shortcomings in the state’s education system.
In a joint statement, Khap president Om Prakash Kandela, spokesperson Jagat Singh Redhu and general secretary Raj Singh Kandela highlighted that many village schools are built on land donated by local residents and with community support. They argued that villagers therefore have a legitimate stake in how these schools operate and should be permitted to monitor them.
The Khap’s remarks followed comments by Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda, who said unauthorised entry into government schools would not be allowed. Dhanda’s statement came after activists from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) visited several schools under their “School Thik Karo” campaign, alleging deficiencies in infrastructure, cleanliness, teacher availability and the quality of midday meals.
Khap leaders claimed that the inspection restrictions reflect an attempt by the government to hide its failures rather than address them. They called on the administration to prioritize improving law and order, creating employment opportunities for youth and tackling drug abuse in the region.
Raj Singh Kandela emphasized that government schools are public institutions, not private premises, and that citizens should be allowed to inspect them to identify and rectify shortcomings. The Khap urged the government to withdraw the restrictions, warning that non‑compliance could lead to serious consequences in the future.
