After UP, Chhattisgarh to bring home 2,000 students stuck in Rajasthan’s Kota

On April 18, all collectors of the state were asked to make a list of students stuck in Kota

Updated on: Apr 24, 2020, 18:11:17 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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The Chhattisgarh government on Friday decided to send buses to evacuate students from the state stranded in Rajasthan’s coaching hub Kota due to the lockdown.

On Thursday, chief minister Bhupesh Baghel spoke to Union home minister Amit Shah about the problems of labourers of Chhattisgarh stranded in other states and the students studying in Kota. (Photo @bhupeshbaghel)

About 2,000 students are said to be stranded in Kota due to lockdown.

“About 75 buses will be sent on Friday evening to Kota to bring back the students,” Taran Sinha Commissioner, Public Relations Department, told Hindustan Times.

On April 18, all collectors of the state were asked to make a list of students stuck in Kota.

“An IPS officer Ramkrishna Sahu, along with two state police officials, will be travelling to the coaching hub in the buses. Two doctors and an executive magistrate will also be accompanying them in the buses,” said Sinha.

On Thursday, chief minister Bhupesh Baghel spoke to Union home minister Amit Shah about the problems of labourers of Chhattisgarh stranded in other states and the students studying in Kota.

“Medical examinations of all the students will be done by our doctors and they will be sent to their respective district,” an official from the chief minister’s office informed.

Earlier, the Uttar Pradesh government had sent buses to bring back students from Kota.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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