Tensions have escalated in Jaroda village under the Merta sub-division of Nagaur district following an intensifying protest over the transfer of Principal Mohammad Akhtar Nadeem. Demanding the complete revocation of the transfer order, local villagers and school students locked the main entrance gate of the PM Shri Government Higher Secondary School for the second consecutive day. With protesters refusing to back down from their firm stance, the ongoing demonstration is rapidly turning into an indefinite agitation against the decision of the education department and the state government.
Boycott of Examinations and Administrative Challenges
The continued locking of the school gate has severely disrupted regular academic activities. In a major escalation, students have completely boycotted their second test examinations, creating a significant administrative challenge for the education department in conducting scheduled assessments. The repeated lockout at the Jaroda school, which holds a prominent position among the ten designated PM Shri schools in the state, has sparked widespread discussion throughout the region. Meanwhile, the local Merta MLA has maintained a noticeable distance from the unfolding controversy surrounding the principal's transfer.
Administrative Talks Fail as Protesters Reject Temporary Assurance
Prompted by news of the worsening situation, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Sunil Choudhary and Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramkaran Malinda reached the school campus on Wednesday afternoon. Following consultations with senior district officials, the visiting administrators attempted to negotiate with the crowd. They assured the villagers and students that Principal Mohammad Akhtar Nadeem would not be relieved from his current post for the next three months. However, the protesters refused to accept this temporary arrangement and firmly demanded the total cancellation of the transfer order, causing the negotiations to break down without any resolution.
Announcement of Indefinite Agitation and Search for Resolution
Villagers and students have explicitly stated that they will not yield until their primary demand is fulfilled. They declared that the school locks will not be removed and the sit-in demonstration will continue indefinitely until the state government and the education department officially withdraw the transfer directive. Facing a stalemate, the local administration is currently briefing higher authorities on the ground situation to help formulate a viable middle path to resolve the deadlock.
