Manipur: Schools reopen, attendance thin on first day
Manipur on Wednesday. Though attendance in most institutes was extremely low on the first day, students, parents and guardians welcomed the state government's decision to restart classes. Chief Minister N Biren Singh had on Monday announced to reopen schools for classes 1 to 8 from July 5.
Most students with whom interacted were very happy to get back to school. Class 1 student Linthoi said, «I am very happy. Finally, after a two-month wait, I will be able to meet my friends and teachers.
Moreover, I will learn new things.» She said the shutting down of schools had made her life extremely idle and boring. Several students said the state government should take steps to ensure that schools remain open for at least a few hours daily even if the situation is tense. Bhabesh Sharma, father of a class 4 student, hoped that the situation remains normal for classes to continue.
«I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Education is key and I sincerely hope that peace returns to the state,» he said. He, however, added that students' security remains his concern.
Laishram Ibochouba, parent of a class 5 boy, appreciated the government's decision to resume classes. «I hope the government takes safety measures for students in case of any untoward incident,» he said. «I am not scared to send my kids to school because the institute lies in the heart of Imphal.
But it will be great if the government makes arrangements for safety of the students,» he said. Headmistress of Wangkhei High School RK Ranjita Devi welcomed the government's move to resume classes. «With schools remaining closed since the first week of May, most of the students couldn't concentrate in their studies and their minds remained diverted,» Devi said.
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