They said the directive is discriminatory against Muslims considering that Jain prayers are conducted during assemblies and opening days. Since the introduction of the policy barring parents from picking their children over lunch hour, the pupils had resorted to conducting their prayers in the classrooms. However, the school issued a directive banning them having prayers within the school compound. The circulars noted that it was an offence to hold Islamic prayers in the school compound and that one risks being expelled. They said Muslim pupils are now facing a violation of their right to education and freedom of religion, belief and opinion.

Source: Daily Nation March 10, 2019 21:56 UTC