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- A portion of a school ceiling collapsed on students in Bagalkot, Karnataka, prompting Leader of Opposition R. Ashok to criticize the state government.
- He mocked Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' initiative on social media, asking the Congress leader to visit the school and hear the affected students.
- Ashok argued that the Congress government cannot lecture the country on justice while failing to ensure safe classrooms.
- The report reflects growing political pressure over the condition of government schools in Karnataka.
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- Whether Rahul Gandhi responds to or visits the Bagalkot school as demanded by Ashok.
- The condition of other government school buildings in Karnataka amid safety concerns.
- Any action or statement from the Karnataka government on the roof collapse incident.
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R. Ashok
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“Mr. Rahul Gandhi, how about doing a ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ in this Karnataka’s khatakhat roof school?”
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…schools in Karnataka after a portion of the ceiling collapsed on students in Bagalkot, Leader of Opposition R. Ashok targeted the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ (voice of students) initiative of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. “ Mr. Rahul Gandhi, how about doing a ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ in this Karnataka’s khatakhat roof school? ” Mr. Ashok posted on social media. “You’ve done the nyay (justice) speeches. You’ve sold the guarantees. You’ve shouted khatakhat (instantly). Now come hear these students.” Mr. Ashok told Mr. Gandhi in the post, while…
“A party that lectures India on nyay cannot guarantee a safe classroom. A government that promises guarantees can’t even guarantee the roof over a child’s head”
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…in class when the school roof came crashing down.” “These aren’t statistics. They’re children. And, this isn’t some forgotten corner of a third-world country. This is Karnataka. This is Congress-ruled Karnataka. A party that lectures India on nyay cannot guarantee a safe classroom. A government that promises guarantees can’t even guarantee the roof over a child’s head ,” he said. He demanded that Mr. Gandhi visit this school and hear the voices of the children, and then answer to the country. Published - September 03, 2026 04:31 pm IST…
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