New Delhi: Parents of children attending Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka have made a desperate plea to the Prime Minister and President of India, alleging serious student abuse and demanding immediate intervention. Their emotional appeal highlights a series of disturbing incidents, painting a picture of a school environment that prioritises financial gain over the welfare of its students.
The central accusations revolve around alleged illegal fee hikes and wrongful expulsions. Parents claim the school repeatedly flouts court and administrative orders. The most shocking incident, however, occurred on 13th May, when students were allegedly forcibly removed from their classrooms by school officials, aided by police and private security guards. Some children were left at unknown locations, returning home hours later, visibly traumatised.
Before this incident, students had allegedly been subjected to other forms of abuse, including being confined to the library for an entire day without access to playtime or interaction with their peers. The emotional toll on the children, particularly younger students, is undeniable. One parent poignantly questioned how to explain such treatment to a six-year-old child.
Despite clear orders from the Delhi High Court, the Directorate of Education, and a District Magistrate (DM) inquiry report confirming the abuse allegations, the school continues its allegedly coercive actions, demonstrating a disregard for judicial oversight. This persistent defiance has prompted parents to formally demand action.
Their list of demands includes: the immediate reinstatement of all affected students; the suspension of the school’s management committee; a thorough judicial inquiry into the school’s financial practices; and the establishment of a parent-led interim monitoring body to oversee the school’s operations and ensure the safety and well-being of students.
The parents’ heartfelt plea underscores that this is not merely a fee dispute; it is a fight for their children’s safety, mental health, and future. The silence from authorities has prompted their appeal to the highest offices in the land, raising the critical question: Will their voices finally be heard, or will the corridors of education remain closed to their concerns?
