Agartala, 3rd August 2026: Tipra Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma has written to Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, alleging a severe administrative crisis in the education sector in the Ramchandraghat Assembly constituency due to the prolonged vacancy of headmaster posts in nine government schools.
In his letter, the MLA stated that the absence of permanent headmasters has significantly affected both the quality of education and the administrative functioning of the schools. He described the institutions as being “without guardians,” making it difficult to maintain discipline, implement academic programmes, and ensure smooth administration.
According to the letter, both the Headmaster and Assistant Headmaster posts are vacant at Gaurangatilla Higher Secondary School, Ratanpur Higher Secondary School, and Ampura Higher Secondary School. The Headmaster posts at Baijalbari Higher Secondary School and Birchandrapur Higher Secondary School have also remained vacant for a long time.
The MLA further pointed out that the only Assistant Headmaster at Boro Moydan Higher Secondary School is scheduled to retire in September, which could further deepen the administrative crisis. In addition, KMR High School, Debendra Choudhury High School, and Wandalwang High School are also functioning without permanent headmasters.
Ranjit Debbarma acknowledged the Chief Minister’s recent foundation-laying ceremony for a new building at Baijalbari Higher Secondary School, calling it a positive initiative. However, he stressed that infrastructure development alone cannot improve the education system without competent and permanent leadership in schools.
Meanwhile, parents and local residents have also expressed concern over the prolonged vacancies, warning that continued delays in appointments could erode public confidence in government schools and negatively impact students’ futures.
The MLA has urged the Chief Minister to intervene immediately and ensure the appointment of permanent headmasters in the nine affected schools to restore effective administration and improve the overall educational environment in the constituency.
