HT Correspondent
KHERONI, June 7: Serious allegations have emerged against Gobin Johori, Headmaster of Majiahadi English ME School in West Karbi Anglong district (UDISE Code: 18331007304), accusing him of monopolistic practices and widespread irregularities in the school’s operations. The controversy, extensively reported across multiple media outlets on June 6, has sparked public outrage, with residents demanding a thorough investigation and immediate intervention by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC).
Sukulal Daudunglangtha, the founding and former President of the School Management Committee (SMC), has accused Johori of unilaterally restructuring the SMC without prior consultation or approval. Daudunglangtha claims he did not authorize any resolutions during his tenure, yet Johori allegedly went ahead and appointed all teaching and non-teaching staff on his own. According to the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE), the school employs seven teaching staff and one non-teaching staff member for the 2024–25 academic session. The legitimacy of these appointments is now under serious scrutiny.
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Further compounding the issue are glaring discrepancies in student enrollment and attendance figures. While Johori claims an enrollment of 15–20 students, both Daudunglangtha and the Sarkari Gaon Burha (SGB) of Majiahadi village report actual physical attendance ranging from zero to three students. This stark inconsistency has raised concerns over potential mismanagement and misuse of funds intended for the school’s functioning.
The school’s infrastructure also raises questions. Despite Johori’s assertion that the school has three bighas of land, it continues to operate out of a temporary structure. This has led to suspicions of forged or misrepresented land documents possibly being used to obtain UDISE registration and avail KAAC facilities.
Local residents have also alleged financial mismanagement and irregular staff appointments, deepening the community’s mistrust in the school’s administration. As tensions escalate, the public is calling for a transparent and thorough investigation by relevant authorities, particularly the KAAC, to ensure accountability and restore faith in the school’s governance.
Stakeholders now await swift and decisive action to address the growing crisis at Majiahadi English ME School.
