A Mukhiya in Saharsa hired three teachers from the panchayat fund. The state says he cannot.

The school has 412 children and four sanctioned teachers. The panchayat says it cannot afford another generation of waiting.

Reshma Kumari

May 4, 2026·8 min read

Photo · Saharsa district, Bihar

Saharsa district, Bihar · May 4, 2026

The school has 412 children and four sanctioned teachers. The panchayat says it cannot afford another generation of waiting.

Reshma Kumari

Field reporter for SouthPulse, covering politics from Bihar. Focuses on ground-level accountability and community-led governance.

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