A class 9 student died by suicide after being denied permission to take her exams due to unpaid school fees. Her father, Ashok Gangwar, an auto-rickshaw driver, had pleaded with the school principal, but his requests were ignored.
The humiliation and distress the girl faced for something beyond her control pushed her into despair. Being excluded from exams was not just an academic loss - it was an emotional blow she couldn't bear. This was not just a family tragedy. It was a policy failure.
In a country where governments spend billions on free rides, giveaways, and image-building schemes, why is basic education still out of reach for poor families? Why should a child suffer because her father couldn't pay a few thousand rupees?
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Education is not a privilege. It is a right. Denying it due to money reflects a deeply unjust system.
Instead of handing out temporary benefits like free bus rides or ladli behen schemes, the government should invest in essentials - free, quality education and universal healthcare.
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This isn't about cancelling all welfare schemes. It's about prioritizing what truly empowers people. A girl in school today becomes an empowered woman tomorrow. A healthy child today becomes a productive citizen tomorrow.
Schools, especially private ones, must also be held accountable. No student should be barred from exams over financial issues, especially when parents are willing to pay later. Where is the compassion?
If we truly want to build an equal society, we must start with education. Not freebies. Not headlines. Just fairness.
This tragedy must not fade from memory. It must push us to demand what every child deserves - a chance to study, live, and dream, no matter how poor they are.