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Assam CM Himanta Sarma slams ‘political tourists’ over school inspections
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 01:46 PM
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Chief Minister Himanta Sarma accused political rivals of turning school inspections into a publicity stunt, calling them ‘political tourists’. The remarks came amid a series of surprise checks in Assam’s educational institutions.
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday publicly rebuked opposition leaders, labeling them as "political tourists" who use school inspections to garner media attention. Sarma said the recent surprise visits to several schools were being politicised, diverting focus from genuine educational concerns.
The CM emphasized that the state government is committed to improving school infrastructure and learning outcomes, and that any inspection should be aimed at identifying gaps, not serving as a platform for political theatrics. He urged political parties to refrain from exploiting administrative processes for electoral gains.
Education officials confirmed that a routine audit of school facilities and teacher attendance was underway, following directives issued earlier this month. The audit is part of a broader effort to raise the quality of primary and secondary education across Assam.
Sarma's comments have sparked a debate in the state assembly, with opposition members defending their involvement as a legitimate oversight function. The discourse highlights the tension between governance and political maneuvering in the run‑up to upcoming elections.
The CM emphasized that the state government is committed to improving school infrastructure and learning outcomes, and that any inspection should be aimed at identifying gaps, not serving as a platform for political theatrics. He urged political parties to refrain from exploiting administrative processes for electoral gains.
Education officials confirmed that a routine audit of school facilities and teacher attendance was underway, following directives issued earlier this month. The audit is part of a broader effort to raise the quality of primary and secondary education across Assam.
Sarma's comments have sparked a debate in the state assembly, with opposition members defending their involvement as a legitimate oversight function. The discourse highlights the tension between governance and political maneuvering in the run‑up to upcoming elections.