Clarence High School in Bengaluru, Karnataka, has received parent assurances that their children will not object to their children carrying the holy book Bible to school. Certain right-wing parties have reacted to the new directive, calling it a violation of the Karnataka Education Act.
Non-Christian students are being forced to read the Bible, according to Hindu Janajagruti Samithi State Spokesperson Mohan Gowda. According to the group, non-Christian students are also joined in the school and are being forced to learn Bible teachings. The school, on the other hand, defended its position, claiming to give a Bible-based education.
‘You affirm that your child will attend all classes including Morning Assembly Scripture Class and Clubs for his/her own moral and spiritual welfare and will not object to carry the Bible and Hymn Book during his/her stay at Clarence High School,’ says a parent declaration on the admission application form for Grade 11.
The state government has announced plans to teach the Bhagavad Gita in schools, with the chief minister stating that a decision on whether or not to include the Bhagavad Gita in the school curriculum will be made following discussion.
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