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Gujarat requires written permission to enter schools, bans photos

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC · How we work

Center

Protecting Children’s Rights

On October 21 2026, Gujarat ordered permission for outsiders to enter its 46,000 schools and banned unauthorized photography.
The government says rule protects children’s right to life, dignity and privacy under Article 21 and links violations to Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) and Juvenile Justice Act.
Minister Pradyuman Vaja said visitors sign a register and be escorted by principal.
Spokesperson Dr Anil Patel said the rule is needed to stop mobs.

Right

Alleged Infrastructure Coverup

On October 21 2026, Gujarat issued a circular requiring written permission for outsiders to enter its 46,000 government schools and banning unauthorized photography.
The state framed the rule as a safety and privacy measure, while Congress leader Dr Manish Doshi claimed it hides school infrastructure deficiencies.
Officials rejected opposition accusations that the circular amounts to censorship.
Violations can be reported to police under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, POCSO Act, and IT Act.

Blindspot

Congress leader Dr Manish Doshi alleged that the circular is being used to conceal deficiencies in the schools' physical infrastructure.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears primarily in Right-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage overall generally.

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Protecting Children’s Rights

On October 21 2026, Gujarat ordered permission for outsiders to enter its 46,000 schools and banned unauthorized photography.
The government says rule protects children’s right to life, dignity and privacy under Article 21 and links violations to Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) and Juvenile Justice Act.
Minister Pradyuman Vaja said visitors sign a register and be escorted by principal.
Spokesperson Dr Anil Patel said the rule is needed to stop mobs.

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