Lucknow, July 27 -- The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) has launched a sharp attack on the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government, accusing it of systematically dismantling public education and ignoring the concerns of youth and marginalized communities.
In a press conference held after a key meeting here at state headquarters on Sunday, newly appointed NSUI in-charge for Uttar Pradesh and National Secretary, Devki Patel, criticized the state government's controversial decision to close 5,000 government schools, warning of its devastating impact on underprivileged children.
Patel said the move has sparked fear and uncertainty among poor, Dalit, and backward-class families, who depend heavily on government schools for their...