Former Delhi Education Minister Criticizes Government for Ignoring School Toppers

Sisodia's Strong Critique of the Delhi Government

Manish Sisodia, the former education minister of Delhi, has sharply criticized Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her administration for failing to acknowledge the achievements of top students from government schools following the announcement of CBSE results. Despite the hard work of the students, Sisodia highlighted a stark contrast compared to previous years, pointing out the lack of recognition from the Chief Minister. He remarked, "It has been eight days since the results were declared, yet the Chief Minister has not deemed it necessary to congratulate the toppers from her own government schools." He expressed disappointment over the absence of any official acknowledgment.

Concerns Over Lack of Recognition

In a post on X, Sisodia noted that it has been eight days since the CBSE results were released, lamenting that the Chief Minister has not taken the time to congratulate the top performers from government schools. He questioned the indifference and negligence shown, stating, "The children worked hard all year, and their families had dreams, yet the Chief Minister seems too busy to even make a phone call." Furthermore, he pointed out that the Delhi government has yet to announce the pass percentage or the names of the toppers.

A Shift in Tradition

Sisodia further elaborated that since 2015, the names of the toppers were traditionally announced on the same day, with both he and the Chief Minister congratulating the students. In the past, the Chief Minister would personally invite several toppers to her residence and visit their homes to congratulate them. All top students were honored at the Tyagaraj Stadium along with their parents and teachers. However, he lamented that the current administration seems to have lost touch with the students' efforts and aspirations, stating, "The new rulers of Delhi appear to fear looking into the eyes of these children. This is not just insensitivity; it is a political decline."