The political events in Patna on Thursday have had a significant impact beyond politics, affecting education, traffic, and daily routines in the state capital. Due to Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary’s cabinet expansion ceremony and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s grand roadshow, strict traffic restrictions have been enforced in various parts of the city. This has led to disruptions in normal activities, with many private schools suspending physical classes for the day.
The traffic advisory issued for the swearing-in ceremony at Gandhi Maidan has resulted in the closure or diversion of several major roads in Patna. Concerns over heavy congestion, commuting challenges, and student safety prompted school administrations to pause on-campus academic activities temporarily. Schools in the vicinity of Gandhi Maidan, including St. Xavier’s High School, Christ Church Diocesan School, and others, have declared a holiday. Institutions like DAV Public School have also postponed exams due to expected disruptions from traffic diversions and VVIP movements.
To mitigate academic disruptions, many schools have transitioned to virtual learning for the day, informing parents and students through text messages about online classes scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. School authorities emphasized that this decision was made to ensure student safety and convenience amidst the unusual traffic arrangements in the city. As preparations intensify for the cabinet expansion and the Prime Minister’s event, Patna is enveloped in a highly political atmosphere, with schools, roads, and public movement all significantly impacted.
