Delhi. Jaipur. Two Tragedies, One message: Are Our Schools Becoming Pressure Chambers?
A series of student suicides in Delhi and Jaipur has triggered fresh outrage over school pressure, teacher conduct and the absence of meaningful mental-health support in educational institutions.
In Delhi, the death of Class 10 student Shourya Patil - who left behind a note alleging harassment and humiliation by teachers at St. Columba's - has raised serious questions about toxic disciplinary practices and the use of threats like transfer certificates. The suspension of the teachers has only deepened demands for accountability.
In Jaipur, back-to-back cases of teenagers ending their lives have highlighted the intense burden of coaching culture, academic competition and isolation in hostels. Parents and activists say warning signs were ignored, and support systems remain superficial or absent.
