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Jaipur school building demolished; new structure to be built with Rs 18 lakh allocation
The dilapidated Government Primary School in Rampura Kanwarpura village, Jaipur, was demolished on Wednesday, paving the way for a new building with Rs 18 lakh in government funding. The move follows a confrontation between CJP workers and villagers in August and the school's earlier declaration as unsafe. Officials supervised the demolition, and construction work has reportedly begun.
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Demolition of Jaipur school building
The old building of Government Primary School in Rampura Kanwarpura village, located in the Bagru Assembly constituency of Rajasthan's Jaipur district, was demolished on Wednesday using a bulldozer, officials said. The demolition was carried out in the presence of district administration and education department officials, according to reports. An official was quoted as saying, "The building has been demolished."
The building had been declared dilapidated and unsafe following a technical survey in September 2025 and was subsequently taken out of use. Its 18 students have since been attending classes in two rooms and a tin shed arranged by villagers, with buffaloes tethered nearby, as reported by multiple sources. The school, constructed in 1999, had reportedly fallen into disrepair because of prolonged neglect and inadequate maintenance, according to one report.
New school building sanctioned
Following the demolition, work on a new school building began at the site. The Rajasthan government has sanctioned Rs 18 lakh for the project. According to officials, Rs 12 lakh was approved from the District Mineral Foundation Trust on August 13, and another Rs 6 lakh was provided from the MLA Local Area Development Fund. The new building announcement came last month, and construction work commenced on Wednesday.
CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka described the start of work as a victory under the party's 'School Thik Karo' campaign. "During the inspection, stones were thrown at us, women were assaulted, and car windows were broken. But when a good school is built for our children, it will all be worth it," he wrote on X. He also shared a video highlighting the condition of the school and said the facility had previously been operating from a buffalo shed.
Local residents welcomed the decision. Lalchand Sharma, a resident, said, "The recent incidents and chaos surrounding the school were unnecessary. Schools are temples of learning and should not be politicised." Other villagers expressed relief and happiness at the commencement of construction, saying they would cooperate with the work.
Background: August 21 confrontation
The school came into focus after a CJP team visited the village on August 21 as part of its campaign to inspect government schools. The team was allegedly prevented from entering the village by residents and was attacked, with Ranka among those allegedly assaulted. Five CJP workers were critically injured and seven others sustained injuries in the attack, according to reports. The villagers denied the CJP entry and drove the entire group away.
Following the incident, villagers filed a complaint at Shivdaspura police station against Ranka and his aides. CJP members, including Rekha and Salman, filed a counter-complaint alleging assault by the villagers. The CJP alleged that BJP workers had attacked its members, while villagers accused the visiting group of intimidating residents and creating a ruckus, as reported by ThePrint. The incident prompted widespread criticism of the state government, according to The New Indian Express.
CJP raises concerns over another school
The CJP has also raised concerns about the condition of Mahatma Gandhi School in Ponkh village, Jhunjhunu district. A delegation visited the school on Tuesday evening after residents raised concerns. Ranka alleged that much of the school, established in 1952, had fallen into disrepair despite once having 700 to 800 students and having produced civil servants, military officers, and engineers. He claimed that several classrooms had severely damaged roofs, the girls' toilet lacked adequate cover, and a section of the boundary wall was missing. He also alleged that the playground was riddled with potholes and posed a risk of snakes and scorpions, and that the drinking-water tank had rusted.
Ranka warned on Wednesday that the CJP would revisit the school and threatened to stage a sit-in with villagers if repair work does not begin, as reported by The New Indian Express.
Administration steps on school infrastructure
The developments come amid a high-level meeting held on Tuesday at the State Secretariat in Jaipur to make administration more transparent and citizen-centric. Chief Secretary V. Srinivas held an extensive closed-door discussion with 'Young Collectors' from seven key districts. During the meeting, deliberations focused on priority issues, including reforms in the education system, with emphasis on strengthening Rajasthan's school education. Srinivas instructed the collectors to conduct surprise and regular inspections of government schools and announced an investment of Rs 3,000 crore during the current year to strengthen school infrastructure. The collectors were tasked with ensuring basic amenities such as safe school buildings, clean drinking water, and hygienic toilets are provided without delay.
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Framing: The headline emphasizes the demolition of a dilapidated Rajasthan school building in connection with a campaign by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).
Facts Included:
The old building of Government Primary School, Rampura (Kanwarpura), was bulldozed in the presence of district administration and education department officials.
The building had been declared dilapidated and unsafe following a technical survey in September 2025 and was subsequently taken out of use.
The Rajasthan government last month announced that a new school building would soon be built at Rs 18 lakh.
Framing: The headline emphasizes the demolition of the dilapidated building with a bulldozer and the resumption of work on the government primary school in Jaipur.
Facts Included:
Work on a new building for the Government Primary School in Rampura-Kanwarpura village, under the Bagru Assembly constituency in Rajasthan's Jaipur district, began on Wednesday after the administration demolished the school's dilapidated structure using a bulldozer.
The school is the same site that a team from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) had visited on August 21 to inspect its condition.
The team was allegedly prevented from entering the village by residents and was attacked, with CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka among those allegedly assaulted.
Following the confrontation between the CJP team and villagers, the state government approved the construction of a new school building to replace the deteriorating structure.
A total of Rs 18 lakh has been sanctioned for the project, comprising Rs 12 lakh from the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) and Rs 6 lakh from the MLA Local Area Development Fund.
The old building, constructed in 1999, had reportedly fallen into disrepair because of prolonged neglect and inadequate maintenance.
The school was subsequently closed to children, with classes shifted to an alternative location.
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka also shared a video highlighting the condition of the school.
He said the facility in Rampura was the same school that had previously been operating from a buffalo shed and welcomed the commencement of construction work at the site.
Referring to the August 21 incident, Ranka alleged that stones were thrown at the CJP team, women accompanying the team were assaulted, and vehicle windows were smashed.
"Once a good school is built for our children, it will all be worth it," Ranka said.
The commencement of construction work reportedly brought relief and happiness among residents.
Villagers welcomed the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Rajasthan government's decision to replace the dilapidated structure with a new school building.
Residents said the controversy surrounding the school had been unnecessary and that the peaceful atmosphere of the village had been disrupted by the actions of a few individuals.
They stressed that a school is a place of learning and should not become a subject of political conflict.
Villagers expressed hope that once construction is completed, children will be able to study in a safer and better-equipped environment.
On August 21, a confrontation broke out between villagers and a CJP team that had arrived in Rampura-Kanwarpura to assess the condition of the Government Primary School.
According to reports, an argument between the two sides escalated into a physical altercation.
The CJP alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party workers attacked its members, while villagers opposing what they described as political interference, said that they would take responsibility for the school's repair.
The CJP claimed that five of its workers were seriously injured, while seven others sustained injuries in the incident.
Following the confrontation, villagers filed a complaint at Shivdaspura police station against Ashutosh Ranka and his aides.
CJP members, including Rekha and Salman, subsequently filed a counter-complaint alleging assault by the villagers.
The demolition of the old structure and the start of construction now mark a new phase for the school, following weeks of controversy surrounding its condition and the August 21 confrontation.
Framing: The headline emphasizes the transformation of the school from a site of violence to a new building, highlighting the CJP's campaign victory. — The tone is neutral to slightly positive, focusing on the school's improvement and the government's actions, while reporting the violence without emotional language.
Facts Included:
The dilapidated school in Jaipur where Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) members were thrashed is now being demolished to make way for a new structure.
The demolition of an unsafe government school building using a bulldozer began in the Rampura Kanwarpura village on Wednesday.
CJP's Co-convener Ashutosh Ranka said the beginning of work is a victory under its 'School Thik Karo' campaign.
Ranka wrote: 'During the inspection, stones were thrown at us, women were assaulted, and car windows were broken. But when a good school is built for our children, it will all be worth it.'
The Government Primary School was declared dilapidated in September 2025 and subsequently taken out of use.
Its 18 students have since been attending classes in two rooms and a tin shed arranged by villagers, with buffaloes tethered nearby.
The school came into the spotlight after CJP workers were attacked during a visit on August 21.
Villagers did not allow the CJP team to enter the village and drove the entire group, including Ranka, away.
Five CJP workers were critically injured, and seven others sustained injuries in the attack by the villagers.
Villagers filed a case at the Shivdaspura police station against the CJP workers following the dispute.
CJP members including Rekha and Salman filed a counter-case against the villagers for assault.
The CJP had alleged an attack by BJP workers.
The government has sanctioned Rs 18 lakh for the project.
According to the official order, Rs 12 lakh was approved from the District Mineral Foundation Trust on August 13, while Rs 6 lakh was provided from the MLA fund.
A CJP delegation also visited Mahatma Gandhi School in Ponkh village of Jhunjhunu district on Tuesday evening after residents raised concerns about its condition.
Ranka alleged that much of the school, established in 1952, had fallen into disrepair despite once having 700 to 800 students and having produced civil servants, military officers and engineers.
The CJP leader claimed that several classrooms had severely damaged roofs, the girls’ toilet lacked adequate cover, and a section of the boundary wall was missing.
Ranka also alleged that the playground was riddled with potholes and posed a risk of snakes and scorpions, while the drinking-water tank had rusted.
He warned on Wednesday that the CJP would revisit the school and threatened to stage a sit-in with villagers if repair work does not begin.
A high-level meeting was held on Tuesday at the State Secretariat in Jaipur to make the administration in Rajasthan more transparent and citizen-centric.
Chief Secretary V. Srinivas held an extensive, marathon closed-door discussion with the 'Young Collectors' from seven key districts of the state.
During the meeting, detailed deliberations took place on priority issues, including major reforms in the education system and special emphasis was placed on strengthening Rajasthan's school education system.
Srinivas instructed the young collectors to conduct both surprise and regular inspections of government schools in their respective districts.
He announced that a substantial investment of Rs 3,000 crore would be made during the current year to strengthen school infrastructure across the state.
The collectors were entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that basic amenities such as safe school buildings, clean drinking water, and hygienic toilets are provided without delay.
Framing: Connects the CJP workers' attack to the subsequent demolition and rebuilding of a Jaipur school, framing the event as a consequence and victory.
Facts Included:
The government school building in Jaipur's Rampura Kanwarpura village has been demolished.
A new school building will be constructed with an allocation of ₹18 lakh.
CJP workers were allegedly attacked during their visit to the village under the party's 'School Thik Karo' campaign.
The school is located in the Bagru Assembly constituency.
The building was declared unsafe in September 2025 and later taken out of use.
18 students have been attending classes in temporary arrangements made by villagers.
Classes were held in two rooms and a tin shed.
Buffaloes were tethered near the temporary school facility.
CJP workers visited the school on August 21.
Party co-convener Ashutosh Ranka was injured in the incident.
Ranka wrote on X: "During the inspection, stones were thrown at us, women were assaulted and car windows were broken. But when a good school is built for our children, it will all be worth it."
On August 23, the Rajasthan government announced funding for a new school building.
₹12 lakh had been approved from the District Mineral Foundation Trust on August 13.
Another ₹6 lakh was sanctioned from the MLA fund.
Local resident Lalchand Sharma welcomed the decision and said: "The recent incidents and chaos surrounding the school were unnecessary. Schools are temples of learning and should not be politicised."
Framing: The headline emphasizes the demolition of the school as a positive outcome following the attack on the CJP, framing it as a delayed but final action. — The tone is largely factual and neutral, with a slight undertone of approval for the demolition and criticism of the school's condition.
Facts Included:
A government school building in Jaipur’s Rampura Kankariya village, declared dilapidated in September 2025, is being demolished to make way for a new structure.
The demolition began with a bulldozer on Wednesday, following an August 21 attack on members of the Congress's youth wing (CJP) who had visited the village to inspect the school.
The state government has sanctioned Rs 18 lakh for the project, according to The New Indian Express.
Located in the Bagru Assembly constituency, the school was declared dilapidated in September 2025 and subsequently taken out of use.
Its 18 students have since been attending classes in two rooms and a tin shed arranged by villagers, with buffaloes tethered nearby.
The school came into focus after CJP workers were attacked during their visit on August 21.
Villagers did not allow the CJP team to enter the village and drove the entire group, including CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka, away.
Five CJP workers were critically injured and seven others sustained injuries in the attack.
Following the incident, villagers filed a case against the CJP workers at Shivdaspura police station.
CJP members, including Rekha and Salman, later filed a counter-case against the villagers alleging assault.
The CJP had alleged that BJP workers were behind the attack, prompting widespread criticism of the state government.
"During the inspection, stones were thrown at us, women were assaulted, and car windows were broken. But when a good school is built for our children, it will all be worth it," Ranka wrote on X.
The CJP has also raised concerns over the condition of another government school in Rajasthan.
Ranka alleged that much of the school, established in 1952, had fallen into disrepair despite once having 700 to 800 students and having produced civil servants, military officers and engineers.
He claimed that several classrooms had severely damaged roofs, while the girls’ toilet lacked adequate cover.
He also alleged that a section of the boundary wall was missing.
Ranka further alleged that the playground was riddled with potholes and posed a risk from snakes and scorpions, while the drinking-water tank had rusted.
The New Indian Express reported that Ranka warned on Wednesday that the CJP would revisit the school and threatened to stage a sit-in with villagers if repair work did not begin.
The developments came as the Rajasthan administration discussed measures to make governance more transparent and citizen-centric, with reforms in school education among the issues taken up at a high-level meeting.
Chief Secretary V. Srinivas held an extensive closed-door discussion on Tuesday at the State Secretariat in Jaipur with the 'Young Collectors' from seven key districts of the state.
Framing: The headline emphasizes the demolition of the school building and attributes it to an exposé by the CJP, suggesting a causal link between the group's actions and the demolition.
Facts Included:
The old building of Government Primary School, Rampur (Kanwarpura), was bulldozed in the presence of district administration and education department officials.
The school had been declared dilapidated and following a technical survey in September 2025, it was taken out of use.
Of the corpus, Rs 2 lakh was sanctioned from the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) on August 13 and another Rs 6 lakh from the MLA fund.
The school hit the headlines after a CJP team visited Rampur village last month as part of its 'School Thik Karo' campaign.
The visit led to a confrontation between CJP members and villagers, and FIRs from both sides.
The CJP alleged that BJP workers had attacked its members, while villagers accused the visiting group of intimidating residents and creating a ruckus.
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ClaimThe old building of Government Primary School, Rampura (Kanwarpura), was bulldozed in the presence of district administration and education department officials on Wednesday.
ClaimThe Government Primary School in Rampura Kanwarpura village was declared dilapidated and unsafe following a technical survey in September 2025 and was subsequently taken out of use.
ClaimThe Rajasthan government has sanctioned Rs 18 lakh for the construction of a new school building at the Government Primary School in Rampura Kanwarpura village.
ClaimAshutosh Ranka wrote on X: 'During the inspection, stones were thrown at us, women were assaulted, and car windows were broken. But when a good school is built for our children, it will all be worth it.'
ClaimThe Government Primary School's 18 students have since been attending classes in two rooms and a tin shed arranged by villagers, with buffaloes tethered nearby.
ClaimAccording to the official order, Rs 12 lakh was approved from the District Mineral Foundation Trust on August 13, while Rs 6 lakh was provided from the MLA fund.
ClaimA CJP delegation visited Mahatma Gandhi School in Ponkh village of Jhunjhunu district on Tuesday evening after residents raised concerns about its condition.
ClaimRanka alleged that much of the Mahatma Gandhi School, established in 1952, had fallen into disrepair despite once having 700 to 800 students and having produced civil servants, military officers and engineers.
ClaimThe CJP leader claimed that several classrooms at Mahatma Gandhi School had severely damaged roofs, the girls’ toilet lacked adequate cover, and a section of the boundary wall was missing.
ClaimRanka also alleged that the playground of Mahatma Gandhi School was riddled with potholes and posed a risk of snakes and scorpions, while the drinking-water tank had rusted.
ClaimRanka warned on Wednesday that the CJP would revisit Mahatma Gandhi School and threatened to stage a sit-in with villagers if repair work does not begin.
ClaimA high-level meeting was held on Tuesday at the State Secretariat in Jaipur to make the administration in Rajasthan more transparent and citizen-centric.
ClaimDuring the meeting, detailed deliberations took place on priority issues, including major reforms in the education system and special emphasis was placed on strengthening Rajasthan's school education system.
ClaimHe announced that a substantial investment of Rs 3,000 crore would be made during the current year to strengthen school infrastructure across Rajasthan.
ClaimThe collectors were entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that basic amenities such as safe school buildings, clean drinking water, and hygienic toilets are provided without delay.
ClaimReferring to the August 21 incident, Ranka alleged that stones were thrown at the CJP team, women accompanying the team were assaulted, and vehicle windows were smashed.
ClaimOn August ̃21, a confrontation broke out between villagers and a CJP team that had arrived in Rampura-Kanwarpura to assess the condition of the Government Primary School.
ClaimThe demolition of the old structure and the start of construction mark a new phase for the school, following weeks of controversy surrounding its condition and the August 21 confrontation.
ClaimLalchand Sharma said: 'The recent incidents and chaos surrounding the school were unnecessary. Schools are temples of learning and should not be politicised.'
5 distinct · 6 mastheads · 6 articles consulted: Deccan Chronicle, Lokmat Times, The New Indian Express, NewsX, Outlook India, ThePrint50 claims extractedVersion 4Written 2026-09-02