Punjab School Colours Row Sparks Political Tussle

The Punjab school colours row has intensified after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government moved to paint government school buildings in colours associated with the ruling party. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties, who argue that the move blurs the line between governance and political branding, and risks turning public educational institutions into sites of partisan display rather than neutral civic spaces.

Opposition leaders contend that government schools, funded by public money and meant to serve diverse communities, should remain free from political symbolism. They say the Punjab school colours row raises broader questions about the use of state resources and the preservation of institutional neutrality, particularly in spaces meant for learning and child development.

Supporters of the government, however, frame the move as part of broader infrastructure and aesthetic improvements. Yet critics maintain that the controversy goes beyond paint, touching on the sanctity of educational spaces and whether political identity should find visual expression on school campuses. The issue continues to fuel debate, with education becoming the latest arena for political contestation in Punjab.