Overview
- Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains posted photographs of Government Primary School Basti Hazoor Singh to rebut criticism of the Fazilka school and to show that three unsafe rooms were identified after the 2025 floods and dismantling was ordered.
- Observers and news outlets noted visible spelling mistakes in the classroom charts — notably “VEGITABLES” for vegetables and “DEAR” for deer — and social media users quickly highlighted the errors.
- The Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP used the images to mock the AAP government’s education record and to question classroom learning standards and dropout figures.
- Bains defended the post by citing a NITI Aayog school index ranking and saying ₹28.65 lakh was sanctioned for three new classrooms while students from pre‑primary to Class 3 are studying in two rooms he described as in perfect condition.
- Coverage diverged on emphasis with some outlets focusing on the spelling mistakes and others on questions over the photos’ authenticity and the pace of rebuilding; the episode has moved scrutiny onto basic teaching aids and public trust in official communications.