A demand for a degree college in Suryagarha, Lakhisarai district, has been pending for the last three decades, leading to widespread discontent among local youth, social organizations, and business associations. This dissatisfaction intensified after the Bihar government inaugurated 211 new state-run degree colleges across the state on July 15, 2026, yet Suryagarha Nagar Parishad was excluded from the list.

Local residents highlight that Suryagarha, despite being a Nagar Parishad, is deprived of higher education facilities, while several smaller blocks in the vicinity have seen new colleges established. This situation disproportionately affects economically disadvantaged students, who are forced to travel to Lakhisarai, Begusarai, Munger, or other cities for higher education. This increases expenses related to transportation, accommodation, and tuition, compelling many students to abandon their studies due to financial constraints.

Vimal Verma, convenor of the Degree College Sangharsh Samiti, expressed concern over the continuous neglect of Suryagarha and warned that if a positive decision is not made soon, the youth will be compelled to launch a movement. Alok Agarwal, president of the Chamber of Commerce, emphasized education as the foundation of development. Social worker Mukesh Modi and Praveen Rathore, president of the Commerce Association, also urged the government to approve the degree college promptly. Local youth have made it clear that if their demands are not met, they will initiate a widespread public movement. All eyes are now on the government's next move.