“Infrastructure of schools in Bihar is not good”: Tejashwi Yadav after students fainted in Sheikhpura

After several students fainted in schools at different places in Bihar, former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav said on Wednesday that the infrastructure of schools in Bihar is not food and there is nothing in the hands of the CM,
“There is no government and democracy in Bihar, but only the bureaucracy. The CM is so weak that no one listens to him even regarding the timings of school. The temperature is at 47 degrees, the loo is blowing and at least the little children should have some relaxation. The infrastructure of schools in Bihar is not good. But, there is nothing in the CM’s hands,” Tejashwi said.
More than 50 students fainted in Bihar’s Sheikhpura on Wednesday. They were admitted to the hospital and their treatment is underway.
Suresh Prasad, Head Master, Middle School, Mankaul said, “The 6-7 students fainted when the assembly prayers were going on, due to extreme heat. We tried to provide first aid. Students are facing a lot of difficulties.”
Dr Rajnikanth Kumar, Sadar Hospital in Sheikhpura said, “Due to rising temperature, the students are facing difficulties. The students admitted here are stable now.”
Dr Satyendra said that students should be hydrated always. They should drink as much water as possible. It is recommended to not come out in the heat. Water bottles should be carried by all the students.
Reports of children fainting due to the heatwave have also emerged from other schools and districts. In Begusarai district, six students at Matihani Middle School also fainted due to the heat after which they were taken to Matihani PHC hospital for treatment.
The matter pertains to Matihani Middle School of Matihani police station area in the Begusarai district of Bihar. The temperature in the district has soared to 45 degrees Celsius, intensifying the heatwave conditions.
The administration and teachers of Matihani Middle School criticised the Bihar government for keeping schools open during such severe heat. They specifically blamed KK Pathak, Additional Chief Secretary of the Education Department, for the decision to operate schools at 6 am despite the heatwave.
Teachers expressed their frustration, stating, “This order has caused distress for both students and teachers. The government’s ‘Tughlaqi farmaan’ to keep schools open in such weather is unacceptable, and KK Pathak has ignored the issue.”
On May 28, the day temperatures in Bihar’s several places crossed 44 degrees. According to the Met department, severe heat is likely to continue in several parts of Bihar. (ANI)