Reports alleging that three students from a residential portacabin school in Bijapur are pregnant have sparked political controversy, with leaders from the Indian National Congress demanding a thorough investigation. However, district education officials have denied the claims, calling the reports misleading and factually incorrect.
According to initial media reports, three girls associated with a portacabin residential institution in the district were reportedly around five months pregnant. Two of the students were said to be minors, raising serious concerns about student safety and supervision within residential educational facilities.
The issue quickly gained political attention. Vikram Shah Mandavi, the Congress MLA from Bijapur, described the allegations as deeply troubling and said the matter would be raised in the state assembly. He emphasized that any negligence in the education system must be addressed and that those responsible should face strict action.
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel also called for a transparent investigation. In a statement shared on social media, he said the reports coming from a residential school were alarming and alleged that authorities might be attempting to suppress the issue. Baghel urged the government to ensure a fair probe and take strong action against anyone found guilty.
The Chhattisgarh Congress also raised the issue on the social media platform X, stating that the alleged pregnancies of three students—including two minors—highlight serious questions about the safety and protection of girls in government-run residential institutions.
Meanwhile, the district administration has pushed back against the claims. Officials from the District Education Officer’s office released a statement after conducting a preliminary inquiry. According to the report, two of the girls mentioned in the news were never residents or students of the portacabin hostel and are actually enrolled at a Swami Atmanand government school. The third girl, officials said, had previously studied at the hostel but has been absent for the past five months.
Authorities have urged the public not to believe what they described as “misleading and baseless reports” circulating in the media.
The district collector stated that the matter is still under examination, and further verification is being carried out to clarify the facts surrounding the case.
Despite the official denial, the controversy has intensified political debate in Chhattisgarh, with opposition leaders insisting that a comprehensive investigation is necessary to ensure accountability and safeguard students in residential schools.