RESENTMENT AMONG THE PEOPLE AFTER REVELATION OF THE MAFIA SYSTEM IN BUXAR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

RESENTMENT AMONG THE PEOPLE AFTER REVELATION OF THE MAFIA SYSTEM IN BUXAR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

31-AUG-ENG 1

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BUXAR---------------------------The education department of Buxar district is once again surrounded by controversies and allegations. The alleged education mafia Ajay Singh and Arvind Singh, who have been active in the district for a long time, are being accused of controlling various contracts, tenders and agencies according to their wishes by virtue of their influence and network in the education department. The name of the housekeeping agency First Idea, which is operated under the protection of these two, has recently come into discussions. - Keshav Times's news of the suspicious role of the so-called mafia, housekeeping agency and departmental officials is being discussed. KT News / Buxar. The education department of Buxar district is once again surrounded by controversies and allegations. The alleged education mafia Ajay Singh and Arvind Singh, who have been active in the district for a long time, are being accused of controlling various contracts, tenders and agencies according to their wishes by virtue of their influence and network in the education department. The name of the housekeeping agency First Idea, which is run under the protection of these two, has been in the news recently. The continuous running of news by "Keshav Times" related to mafiagiri in the education department, selection of housekeeping agency, illegal payments, role of officers and problems faced by departmental employees in front of the so-called mafias has created a stir in the education department as well as the so-called mafias and their close ones. Especially after the news of establishment DPO Vishnukant Rai staying in Buxar despite transfer was published in Saturday's issue, discussions continued throughout the day from the office of the education department to the teachers. On one hand, while common teachers and employees were happy with this campaign of Keshav Times, the problems of the so-called mafias, their close ones and officers in coordination with the mafias seemed to have increased. Departmental sources say that the news of Keshav Times was discussed throughout the day in the district education office of Buxar on Saturday. On the other hand, experts say that during the campaign of Keshav Times, the matter has become even more serious as the housekeeping agency First Idea was linked to the so-called mafia. Serious questions are being raised on the working system and transparency of the education department. People are also discussing many things. People say that despite knowing everything, why are the education department officials not able to speak out against Ajay and Arvind Singh? On the other hand, experts say that the so-called mafia has influence from teachers to officials, due to which no one is ready to speak out against them. This is the reason why even the common teachers and workers are not able to openly appreciate this campaign of Keshav Times, despite this, the teachers and workers who are troubled and angry with the so-called mafias have started hoping that soon the education department will be freed from the stigma of mafiagiri, because after this campaign of KT News, while this issue has been raised in the meeting of Disha, the Deputy Development Commissioner of the district, Akash Chaudhary, who is considered to be of honest image and sharp, has been given the responsibility of investigating the illegal payment to First Idea during the investigation.

Sources reveal that an agency named First Idea, which has been contracted to provide the services of housekeeping and supportive staff on paper, has actually been directly getting financial benefits from many schemes and campaigns of the education department. It is also alleged that fraudulent billing, arbitrary payments and transactions of funds on personal accounts are being done through this agency. The thread of this alleged fraud in the education department is directly linked to Ajay Singh and Arvind Singh. Both of them have already been accused of arbitrariness in the education department, assaulting officials, intimidation and pressurizing for contracting.

Amidst all this, the role of some top officials of the education department is also under question. Especially the layers of suspicion are deepening on Establishment DPO Vishnu Kant Rai and former District Education Officer Anil Dwivedi, former DPO Nazish Ati etc. It is alleged that instead of ensuring transparency in the tender process, these officials have worked to benefit special agencies and individuals. Many contractors said in informal talks that it was not possible to contract an agency like First Idea without the pressure of the so-called mafia. Establishment DPO Vishnu Kant Rai is accused of benefiting this agency in the payment process during the investigation. At the same time, there are allegations of arbitrary selection of First Idea during the tenure of former District Education Officer Anil Dwivedi. There is also a strong discussion of political patronage behind this entire episode. Ajay Singh and Arvind Singh have been linked with many local leaders of the ruling and opposition parties. This is the reason why no concrete action was ever taken despite complaints. Let us tell you that Arvind Singh has been made an aide by the Buxar MP, whose work is limited to qualitative improvement and monitoring in the education system, but instead of improving and monitoring the education system, he is earning lakhs of rupees by joining housekeeping agencies. The proof of which is found in the transactions made by First Idea in his and his wife and daughter's accounts. Apart from this, he has also got huge profits from his son's company Sai Enterprises. However, now it remains to be seen when the district administration will take action against them. And what action is being taken. However, administrative sources say that soon the stigma of mafiagiri will be removed from the education department of Buxar.

At the same time, local social workers and organizations working for education reform say that the network of these "so-called mafias" in the department is so strong that common employees or small officers are afraid to raise their voice against them.

Parents and students of the district are also angry about such news. They say that if the education department itself remains trapped in the clutches of contracting and commission, then how will the quality of education improve? Expressing his anger, a parent said, "Money is given for building improvement, cleaning and facilities for our children. But if this also goes into the pockets of mafia and officers, then what will the coming generation get.

These allegations being raised continuously in Buxar district have also raised questions on the accountability of the administration and the government. The demand for investigating the functioning of the education department and dismantling the network of the alleged mafia is gaining momentum. Local public representatives and common citizens have appealed to the government to conduct an impartial investigation into the role of agencies like First Idea and the collusion of departmental officers.

This entire episode of the Buxar education department has become a living example of how contracting, brokerage and the alleged mafia system is active even in a sensitive system like education. With the names of people like Ajay Singh and Arvind Singh coming to light, the role of First Idea agency being exposed and the suspicious role of departmental officers, this matter is no longer just a departmental irregularity, but it is an attack on the credibility of the entire education system.

If a transparent investigation and strict action is not taken in time, then the matter will be ruined. If this happens, then this problem could turn into a deeper crisis in the coming days.