Silent Protest by Jaipur Deaf and Mute Students Leads to Action Against School Officials

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:21pm on 06 Aug 2026,Thursday India

Students of the Government Seth Anandilal Poddar Higher Secondary School for the Deaf and Mute in Jaipur staged a silent protest over poor sanitation, unsafe classrooms, water shortage and other basic issues. Using only sign language, the students demanded better facilities without raising slogans. After an official inspection confirmed their complaints, the Rajasthan Education Department removed the school principal and placed a teacher and a Class IV employee under Awaiting Posting Orders (APO). A special committee has also been formed to recommend long-term improvements, including repairs to the school building, toilets, drinking water facilities and overall campus infrastructure.  

Read More at India Today

Menu