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Fadnavis Blames Poor School and Hostel Infrastructure for Maharashtra Protests
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 10:16 AM
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed frustration over recent protests in his state, blaming the inadequate infrastructure of schools and hostels as a key factor.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he was upset by the protests that have taken place across Maharashtra. He attributed the unrest to the poor condition of school and hostel infrastructure in the state. "The facilities are pathetic," Fadnavis remarked, implying that inadequate educational and residential amenities were driving the discontent.
The leader indicated that the grievances of students and residents stem from a lack of proper maintenance and investment in public schools and hostels. He called for urgent action to upgrade these facilities, suggesting that better infrastructure could mitigate the current unrest.
Fadnavis’s comments come amid a wave of demonstrations by students and community members demanding improved educational infrastructure. The chief minister’s statement highlights the government's awareness of the issue and signals a potential policy response.
The leader indicated that the grievances of students and residents stem from a lack of proper maintenance and investment in public schools and hostels. He called for urgent action to upgrade these facilities, suggesting that better infrastructure could mitigate the current unrest.
Fadnavis’s comments come amid a wave of demonstrations by students and community members demanding improved educational infrastructure. The chief minister’s statement highlights the government's awareness of the issue and signals a potential policy response.