India, July 21 -- It would seem that every fascist regime is targeting the same things. In the US, Trump has been defunding public schools and trying to dismantle the Department of Education. It would eventually lead to a loss of opportunities for students who are minorities, disabled, marginalised, etc.

In recent months, the BJP?led state governments have embarked on a similar mission. Following its NEP, it is on a mission to merge small, low-enrolment schools into larger institutions.

Ostensibly, this exercise aims to rationalise resources, but in practice, it risks cutting off entire communities from basic education. The Supreme Court will soon hear a plea against Uttar Pradesh's order to merge such primary schools. Such a move viola...