Political Row Erupts In Bihar Over Saffron Colour Plan For 500 New Model Schools
The Bihar government has triggered a political controversy following reports that 551 newly inaugurated model schools will be painted saffron. This directive departs from the traditional school color schemes of pink, sky blue, or yellow previously used in the state.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary officially inaugurated 551 new model schools on Sunday as part of a state-wide educational infrastructure upgrade. Following the event, reports surfaced regarding a new aesthetic mandate for these institutions.
According to sources within the Bihar education department, officials have been instructed to apply a saffron color scheme to the buildings. This move replaces the conventional color palettes typically seen on government schools, such as yellow or sky blue.
The decision has ignited a political row, with opposition figures questioning the move while supporters defend the choice of color. The transition marks a significant shift in the visual identity of public educational facilities in the region.
Source: Times of India
