NSUI ‘exposes' civic neglect at Mohali govt college
Mohali: In a scathing revelation highlighting the poor state of civic infrastructure in government educational institutions, glaring anomalies were found at Shaheed Major Harminderpal Singh (Shaurya Chakra) Government College, Phase VI, Mohali. The college, which caters to hundreds of students, was found to be functioning without drinking water, with broken toilets, blocked washrooms, and appalling sanitation conditions.
The inspection was conducted on Saturday by Isherpreet Singh, president of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), Punjab, who expressed deep concern over the dismal state of the campus. "This is not just a failure of infrastructure — it is a betrayal of the students' right to dignity and basic human needs," he said, condemning the government's neglect.
Pointing to the irony of Punjab's water-sharing debates, Isherpreet questioned the state's priorities: "When our own students don't even have water to drink, from where will we give water to Haryana?" he said, directly referring to Haryana CM's recent demand for water and targeting the state government's inability to meet local needs first.
He also criticised education minister Harjot Singh Bains, calling out the state's touted 'Shiksha Kranti' (Education Revolution). "If this is a revolution, it has failed to even reach the classrooms and campuses," said Isherpreet, highlighting disconnect between political rhetoric and ground reality.
NSUI Punjab chief announced a statewide campaign to audit all government colleges in the state. "This will not end here. We will visit every government college in Punjab, expose the real conditions, and make the government answerable," he said.
He urged the Punjab government to act on a war footing to restore essential facilities such as drinking water, working washrooms, and proper sanitation. "We are not asking for luxury — we are asking for basic dignity. Is that too much to ask for students?" he said.
The inspection has intensified pressure on state authorities to address long-standing civic issues in educational institutions, with student groups vowing to continue their campaign until meaningful action is taken.
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