Bhopal, Aug. 20 -- In Madhya Pradesh, schoolchildren from Generation Alpha have taken to the streets to protest issues affecting their education. Their demonstrations come weeks after members of Generation Z staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi over education-related concerns.

Students in 11 districts, apart from Bhopal, Ujjain and Ashoknagar, have reportedly staged protests across the state. The main trigger is the proposed merger of schools with Sandipani and other nearby schools. Students are opposing relocation and the longer distances they would have to travel.

It may be mentioned here that 'Sandipani' in Madhya Pradesh refers to the famous Sandipani Ashram located in Ujjain. It is an ancient and sacred hermitage where Lo...