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3 edu protests at Azad Maidan over school closures, engg admissions, IIT-B suicide
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points The Shala Vachava Shikshan Vachava Manch Maharashtra, also known as the Save School, Save Education Platform Maharashtra, made demands during one of the protests. Protests were held at Azad Maidan over issues related to education.
Protests were held at Azad Maidan over issues related to education. Three separate protests took place, focusing on school closures, engineering admissions, and a recent suicide at IIT-B. The Shala Vachava Shikshan Vachava Manch Maharashtra, also known as the Save School, Save Education Platform Maharashtra, made demands during one of the protests.
They called for the government to withdraw decisions that could lead to school closures due to low enrolment, seeking immediate action to address the issue. Further details on the protests and the organization's demands are available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Hindustan Times — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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