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When Parents Stand Up, History Takes Notes

 When Parents Stand Up, History Takes Notes

This is not chaos.

This is civic duty in action.

As parents, we are not on the streets for drama, optics, or politics. We are here because democracy doesn’t work on autopilot—it works when citizens show up. Standing up for the future of 1200 students isn’t agitation; it’s governance from the ground. It’s collective social responsibility, full stop.

Today we may be standing on roads, holding placards in the cold, answering uncomfortable questions. Tomorrow, our children will look back and know one thing clearly: when everything was upside down, their parents didn’t stay silent. We didn’t outsource courage. We showed up. That matters. Legacy isn’t built in comfort zones.

There’s another hard-earned lesson here—support is not disposable. When someone extends a hand in tough times, that support deserves respect, not selective memory. In that spirit, it’s only right to acknowledge the Punjab Government, which has stood consistently with parents from Day One till today to protect the rights of our children. Appreciation is not weakness. It’s leadership. And yes, it takes courage to say thank you out loud in a culture obsessed with blame.

Which brings us to the real issue:

Why is fault-finding always louder than fact-finding?

Why is pulling people down easier than pulling solutions together?

Let’s talk facts, not feelings.

DAV CMC has clearly stated its willingness to continue managing the school without seeking any financial support from BBMB. That removes the so-called “burden” argument entirely. So the obvious question is—what’s the problem then?

DAV CMC has been managing this institution for 40 years. Four decades of trust, outcomes, alumni, and continuity. Even the Hon’ble Court has emphasized the continuation/privatization with DAV CMC, recognizing this legacy and stability. In corporate terms, this is a proven operator with a long-term performance track record.

So why the insistence on handing the school over to another organization?

Why this urgency to disrupt a stable system?

And most importantly—why are BBMB and the Central Government seemingly accommodating the stubbornness of a single individual over the collective interest of 1200 students?

This isn’t about egos. It shouldn’t be about control. It should be about outcomes.

Education is not a turf war. Schools are not assets to be reshuffled at will. They are ecosystems built on trust, continuity, and emotional safety. When you destabilize a school, you destabilize families, futures, and faith in institutions.

Parents are not anti-anyone.

Parents are pro-children.

And this movement isn’t going anywhere—because it’s rooted in something stronger than authority: moral clarity.

We are asking for transparency.

We are demanding accountability.

And we are standing firm—politely,

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