Mumbai parents threatened to take to the streets if schools are not reopened for Stds I-VII students as scheduled on December 15. They fear a delay in the beginning of in-person classes on Wednesday amid the lack of clear instructions from the authorities. Meanwhile, a set of parents are running from pillar to post to include the pre-primary section in the list of classes reopening this week.

We are no activists, but simple parents. But, if the authorities do not pay heed to our concerns, we will have no option but to get on the streets to make our voice heard. Our kids are already away from schools for so long. Any more delay is only adding to the huge loss of growth that they are suffering. We are their parents and the decision should be ours. No one else can be more careful than us when it comes to their illness,” said Gayatri Shah, another parent from Mahalaxmi. Gayatri Shah said that they are waiting to get some clarity from the government. “We feel that this government is sensible and will take decisions in the welfare of children. But if it does not, our last resort would be to protest.”