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HC pulls up Punjab govt over poor infrastructure in schools

Chandigarh, Oct 28 (UNI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken a stern view of the lack of basic amenities in government schools across Punjab and issued a notice to the state government seeking an explanation.
The court questioned why students were still deprived of essential facilities such as clean drinking water, functional toilets, proper furniture, and safe classrooms despite repeated assurances by the government.
During the hearing, the bench headed by Justice NS Shekhawat described the situation as “deeply concerning,” observing that governments make tall claims about improving education, yet the reality on the ground remains bleak.
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