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CJI mocks Rajasthan government for 'pre‑visit' school fixes
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 12:16 PM
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The Chief Justice of India publicly ridiculed the Rajasthan state government, alleging that schools were being prepared only to impress his upcoming visit.
The Chief Justice of India, during a recent public statement, mocked the Rajasthan state administration, questioning the timing of school improvements ahead of his scheduled visit. He remarked, "Tell us where to come, schools being fixed before our visit," suggesting that the changes were more about optics than genuine educational reform.
The comment has drawn attention to the practice of governments showcasing quick fixes in public institutions to curry favor with high‑profile visitors. While officials in Jaipur have not issued an official response, the remark underscores growing scrutiny over the use of education infrastructure for political mileage.
Education experts note that such episodic upgrades, if not part of a sustained plan, risk being superficial and may not address deeper systemic issues in Rajasthan's schools. The CJI's criticism adds a judicial perspective to the ongoing debate about accountability in state‑level education policies.
The comment has drawn attention to the practice of governments showcasing quick fixes in public institutions to curry favor with high‑profile visitors. While officials in Jaipur have not issued an official response, the remark underscores growing scrutiny over the use of education infrastructure for political mileage.
Education experts note that such episodic upgrades, if not part of a sustained plan, risk being superficial and may not address deeper systemic issues in Rajasthan's schools. The CJI's criticism adds a judicial perspective to the ongoing debate about accountability in state‑level education policies.