The Kerala government on Tuesday issued a circular to the principals of government schools in the state, directing them to celebrate the birth centenary of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder and RSS ideologue Deendayal Upadhyay. The circular clearly lists the various programmes to be celebrated as part of the birth centenary celebrations at upper primary and secondary levels. The circular suggests fancy dress, poem recitation, singing patriotic songs and storytelling for upper primary students. The Director Of Public Instruction had forwarded the circular to all school principals after consulting with state government and education minister. Meanwhile, the Kerala Students Union has started statewide protests against this new move.

Source: India Today October 24, 2017 20:26 UTC