The Nationwide Fee for Safety of Baby Rights Friday requested the Madhya Pradesh authorities to mandate the singing of the nationwide anthem as a part of morning prayers in all faculties throughout the state.
The directive got here after NCPCR Chairperson Priyank Kanoongo made a subject go to to a ‘CM-Rise’ college in Kurwai city of Vidisha district, after taking into cognisance experiences {that a} ‘mazar’ (tomb) had been constructed inside its compound.
In his report, Kanoongo stated that he discovered two mazars inside the premises of the varsity — one constructed by a former principal and one other by a sports activities instructor. Taking word that the mazars had been open to public, who had been given entry to the varsity’s premises, the chairperson stated in his report that this posed a menace “to the security of the youngsters” finding out within the college.
Kanoongo stated there have been two extra faculties in Kurwai with “mazar-like buildings”.
A PTI report from Vidisha quoted District Collector Uma Shankar Bhargava as saying {that a} probe has been ordered. The principal has been arrested.
The NCPCR has really helpful that an FIR be filed towards the varsity principal.
The NCPCR report stated: “…the involvement of organizations like PFI and SlMl within the State of Madhya Pradesh is well-known… it’s endorsed that the State Govemment may additionally think about getting an intensive investigation carried out in relation to the involvement of organizations like PFI and SIMI within the Kurwai City.”
Kanoongo stated that the principal in query “had stopped” the singing of the nationwide anthem, which might “solely be sung throughout Independence Day and Republic Day”. As a substitute, the varsity college students would sing the Madhya Pradesh anthem.
“It is suggested that the State Authorities might move order(s) thereby, mandating the faculties in your entire State of Madhya Pradesh to sing Nationwide anthem as part of the morning prayers,” stated the NCPCR report.