A government school in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, was thrown into chaos after its acting principal compelled students to chant religious slogans inside the classroom. The unusual incident, which occurred on December 1, involved students being directed to recite “Allahu Akbar” sixteen times immediately after reading verses from the Bhagavad Gita.
BIG BREAKING: Massive Tensions in Seoni, MP after Acting principal Pratiksha Mangarde forced students to chant "Allahu Akbar" 16 times after reading Bhagavad Gita.
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As per reports, incident took place on December 1 during Gita Jayanti event, parents and Hindu groups protested.… pic.twitter.com/mHOmY5Amta
The accused, Pratiksha Mangarde, was serving as acting principal of a government higher secondary school. Reports suggest she instructed all the students present to join in the chanting, an act that triggered a wave of anger among parents once their children narrated the incident at home.
Outraged guardians, supported by local Hindu organisations, gathered at the school gate, demanding stern action including her suspension and removal.
As the situation intensified, police personnel arrived to manage the crowd, while District Education Officer S.S. Kumre also reached the campus to defuse tensions. Protestors confronted him, insisting the administration take the issue seriously.
Responding to mounting pressure, authorities transferred Mangarde to the District Education Office pending further inquiry. Protestors have additionally filed complaints with the Ari police station, pushing for legal action against her for what they termed an “unacceptable religious imposition” in a government-run institution.
