CM Vishnu Dev Sai Takes Strict Stand on Bijapur Eklavya School Incident

In response to serious complaints regarding the alleged abuse of female students at the Eklavya Residential School in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has adopted an uncompromising stance. Directing local authorities to conduct a thorough investigation, the Chief Minister has called for immediate and strict legal action against anyone found guilty. Emphasizing that the safety and dignity of children remain paramount, CM Sai stated that any reports of harassment, abuse, or unsafe environments must be handled promptly and sensitively, warning that officials attempting to suppress, conceal, or delay action on such grievances will face direct accountability.Statewide Inspections Mandated for Hostels and Residential Schools to Ensure Rigorous Student Safety StandardsAddressing broader systemic concerns in residential educational institutions, particularly within remote regions, the Chief Minister has issued formal directives to all District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police (SPs) across the state. Authorities are now mandated to carry out regular, proactive inspections of girls' hostels, ashrams, and residential schools to review security measures, verify the presence of responsible staff, and evaluate student complaint-redressal systems. Rather than waiting for formal complaints to emerge, officials have been instructed to engage in constant dialogue with students and provide immediate counseling and support to affected individuals, reinforcing state-wide administrative accountability and ensuring a secure learning atmosphere.