Locals in Bagaha (West Champaran) have strongly protested the decision to cancel the Friday holiday and declare Sunday as a holiday at a Plus Two school in Kolhua Chautarwa Panchayat, Bagaha-1 block. Since its establishment, the school has traditionally observed a holiday on Friday and remained open on Sunday.

Following directives from senior officials, Principal Kumar Gaurav opened the school on a Friday for the first time, sparking dissatisfaction in the local Muslim-majority settlement. Upon hearing the news, Deputy Head Abbas Alam, Roman Khan, Manzar Hasan, Sheikh Rahman, Hafizullah Khan, and dozens of others arrived at the school to question the principal.

Principal Kumar Gaurav stated that according to the school president and Bagaha MLA Ram Singh, Urdu schools from class one to eight observe a holiday on Friday. However, higher and Plus Two schools do not fall under the category of Urdu schools, and therefore, they will be open on Fridays and closed on Sundays.

Local residents argue that the school is located in a minority-dominated area, and on Fridays, a large number of children and people go to mosques for Juma prayers. This was the reason for the Friday holiday previously. They contend that the sudden change in rules will disrupt their daily routines and inconvenience children.

In-charge Block Education Officer Pooran Sharma clarified that the MLA had suggested opening the school on Friday. Verbal instructions were also received from the District Education Officer, and a letter has been issued in this regard. He explained that not all higher and intermediate schools are Urdu schools, and the system of operating schools on Fridays and observing holidays on Sundays is being implemented as per departmental orders.