Hindutva Extremists Storm School Over English Language Rule in India

Members of Hindutva groups stormed a school in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, protesting a rule promoting the use of English. Men from groups like the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) entered the school premises, raising slogans after misconstruing the rule as a ban on speaking Hindi.

Reports indicate that the protesters tried to force entry by attempting to open doors and scaling walls. The police have booked the school’s principal, Sister Catherine.

The protestors demanded the expulsion of the principal and the inclusion of a daily recitation of a shloka in the assembly prayers. This occurred despite the principal’s clarification and apology.

The incident highlights the tensions surrounding language and cultural identity in India, as well as the influence of Hindutva extremist groups in educational settings.