Latest news with #SanjaySingh
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
AAP raises UP schools' merger issue in RS
Lucknow: Escalating its protest against the UP govt's decision to merge schools with low attendance, thereby closing around 30,000-odd primary schools, AAP MP Sanjay Singh raised the issue under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The party has also decided to organise a protest against the order in Lucknow on Aug 2, where it hopes to gather parents of affected children and other citizens who oppose the order to close down schools. Singh, who is spearheading the protests in UP, said that AAP would take this matter to the Supreme Court if needed. "This order is depriving children of the right to free and compulsory education. Govt is hiding its failures through such orders. Currently, 1.93 lakh posts of teachers are vacant in primary schools and thousands more in secondary and higher secondary schools," he said. The protest has become AAP's means of connecting with rural UP ahead of panchayat polls next year.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
AAP steps up campaign to protect government schools in Uttar Pradesh; seeks Rajya Sabha debate
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has intensified its efforts to raise concerns over the status of government schools in Uttar Pradesh, with the issue now likely to be taken up in the Rajya Sabha. AAP MP Sanjay Singh has submitted a notice under Rule 267, requesting a discussion in the Upper House on the closure and merger of government schools and its implications for children's access to education. The Rajya Sabha Chairman has taken cognizance of Singh's notice, which was filed on the opening day of the Monsoon Session. In a post on X, Singh stated that AAP's campaign to safeguard public education would continue both inside Parliament and on the ground. 'Educational reform should not mean shutting down government schools, but strengthening them,' he wrote. In his submission, Singh cited the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 and Article 21A of the Constitution, expressing concern over the reduction in the number of functioning government schools. According to Singh, over 10,827 primary schools in Uttar Pradesh have been merged, nearly 25,000 have been closed, and orders have been issued for the closure of around 5,000 more. He noted that such changes, in some cases, may be impacting accessibility for children in remote areas, especially those from rural and marginalised communities, who may now need to travel several kilometres to reach the nearest school. Singh also highlighted the issue of teacher vacancies, stating that more than 1.93 lakh teaching positions are currently unfilled in Uttar Pradesh's primary schools, with additional shortages reported in secondary and higher secondary institutions. He added that some schools are being managed by a single teacher, which may affect the overall quality of education delivery. He underscored the need to focus on investment in infrastructure, adequate staffing, and inclusivity to improve educational outcomes. 'We must invest in teachers, infrastructure, and inclusivity—not reduce physical access in the name of administrative efficiency,' he said. Calling it a matter of national relevance, Singh urged the House to suspend all other business and hold a focused discussion under Rule 267 to examine the broader implications of school closures and explore ways to strengthen public education systems.
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh call on Vice President Dhankhar ahead of Monsoon Session
Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at his residence on Sunday, a day ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Kejriwal said in a post on X, 'Called on Hon'ble Vice President of India to enquire about his health. I pray to God for his long and healthy life." The VP's office also confirmed the meeting in a post on X. The Monsoon Session of Parliament, is scheduled to begin on Monday, and is expected to be stormy with several key issues likely to be raised by the opposition. The central government held an all-party meeting today to seek cooperation from various parties in Parliament. PTI MHS VN VN Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Ahead of Monsoon Session, AAP raises Bihar electoral roll revision issue
Responding to a question, AAP spokesperson Sanjay Singh said I.N.D.I.A. bloc is only for Lok Sabha polls and AAP is contesting assembly polls on its own.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Monsoon Session: AAP to raise key issues in Parliament, including Trump's ceasefire claims
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A day before the monsoon session of Parliament, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday said that his party will raise several key issues, including US President Donald Trump 's repeated claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan for a proposed US trade a clarification from the centre, Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must give a statement regarding Trump's claims of "ceasefire" in the name of the trade deal."The first question is related to the security of the country and the manner in which the US President is repeatedly saying that he got the ceasefire done in the name of a trade deal, so the Indian government should give a clarification on this. The Prime Minister should come to the House and give a statement. I will raise this matter. He is also talking about five jets being shot down, which is not his job. I will raise it prominently on behalf of the Aam Aadmi Party in today's (all-party) meeting," Singh, former Delhi Minister, told flagged multiple issues, including the bulldozer action against people from Purvanchal and the closure of 5,000 schools in Uttar Pradesh, and said that he will raise them in the upcoming Parliament session. He stated that issues related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise will also be raised."The second thing is the bulldozer action in Delhi. The people of UP, Bihar, and Purvanchal, who used to run their lives by setting up small shops on carts... You have ruined them. I will raise this issue. More than 5,000 schools have been ordered to be closed in Uttar Pradesh. The plane crash, in which our own pilot is being blamed, will also be raised. There is a big issue regarding Bihar elections, in which an election scam is happening openly, so that will also be raised," the AAP leader the monsoon session is scheduled to start from July 21, the government plans to push its legislative agenda, which includes some new bills on the agenda of the government include Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill of 2025, Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill of 2025, Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2025, the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) bill 2025, the Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) bill 2025, the Mines and Mines (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025, the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill agenda of the government also includes the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024, the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, and the Income Tax Bill, monsoon session of Parliament will continue till August part of its ongoing efforts to modernise and digitise Parliamentary functioning, the Lok Sabha Secretariat has undertaken a number of initiatives under the guidance and leadership of the Lok Sabha Speaker to enhance transparency, inclusivity, and accessibility of Parliamentary processes for Members and the public promote a digitally empowered working environment for Members of Parliament, the Lok Sabha Chamber has been equipped with dedicated multimedia conferencing devices at every seat. To save time and resources, a new feature has been added, allowing all members to mark attendance through the MMD (Multi-Media Device) installed at their respective seats. This will reduce one stage and save time of members on every day a significant step towards linguistic inclusivity and citizen engagement, the Lok Sabha Secretariat is now publishing daily Parliamentary business and agenda papers in 12 languages using AI-based tools -- Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu. These documents are made available in real-time through the Digital Sansad portal ( enabling wider access and better understanding of legislative proceedings for Members of Parliament as well as citizens across the country.
