Kejriwal Says Gen Alpha Is Now Raising Its Voice for Better School Facilities
Former Delhi chief minister says schoolchildren are increasingly demanding basic infrastructure and adequate teaching staff.
NEW DELHI, AUGUST 16, 2026: Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that after Gen Z, Gen Alpha is beginning to demand accountability over the quality of facilities in government schools.
In an Independence Day post on X, Kejriwal referred to student protests in different parts of the country, including Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh, Dehradun and Barmer, where students have reportedly raised concerns over roads and shortages of teachers.
WHAT HAPPENED
Kejriwal said children were increasingly questioning the lack of basic facilities in government schools. He highlighted concerns including damaged school buildings, leaking roofs, inadequate toilets, drinking-water shortages and insufficient teachers.
According to Kejriwal, poor conditions in government schools have often been treated as an accepted part of the education system, but younger students are now demanding improvements.
KEJRIWAL'S RESPONSE
The Aam Aadmi Party leader described it as unfortunate that several decades after Independence, government schools continue to face problems with basic infrastructure and staffing.
He argued that the growing participation of children in raising such issues indicates a shift in how the younger generation views public services and accountability.
KEY ISSUES
Students demanding better basic facilities in government schools
Shortages of teachers in some schools
Concerns over damaged buildings and leaking roofs
Lack of adequate toilets and drinking water
Growing demand among younger students for accountability
BACKGROUND
Kejriwal's remarks came on Independence Day, when he highlighted examples of students raising concerns about school infrastructure in different parts of the country.
His comments focused on the broader issue of the condition of government schools and the expectations of younger generations from public institutions.
WHAT'S NEXT
The concerns raised by students are likely to place continued attention on school infrastructure, teacher availability and basic facilities in government-run institutions. Any administrative action will depend on the respective state and local authorities.
