Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Kerala Warns Schools Against Communal Divisions
The Kerala government has warned schools not to become places that divide people based on religion.
They said schools should be places where children learn together, respecting all cultures.
The government is upset because some schools reportedly stopped Christmas celebrations and refunded money collected for the event.
The government says this is cruel and hurts children.
They have ordered an investigation and warned that schools must follow the rules of the country and uphold secular values.
The RSS and a school mentioned in the report denied the allegations, saying they do not ban cultural celebrations.
The government also said schools should not hold special classes during the Christmas vacation.
Kerala government warns schools against becoming 'communal labs' and dividing students based on religion.
Reports allege some private schools stopped Christmas celebrations and refunded collected money.
RSS and the mentioned school deny allegations, stating they do not ban cultural celebrations.
Government orders urgent inquiry and warns of strict action against discriminatory practices.
Minister emphasizes schools must uphold secularism and not serve narrow political or communal interests.
- Who
- Kerala government and Minister V Sivankutty
- What
- Warning against communal divisions in schools
- When
- December 21
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To uphold secularism and prevent discrimination
Kerala Government
RSS and School Management
Christmas Celebrations
Kerala Government
Alleges some schools stopped Christmas celebrations and refunded collected money.
RSS and School Management
Denies allegations, stating no ban on cultural celebrations.
Schools as Communal Labs
Kerala Government
Warns against schools becoming communal laboratories and dividing students.
RSS and School Management
Denies any such intentions, affirming support for cultural celebrations.
- State
- Kerala
- Minister
- V Sivankutty
- Issue
- Communal divisions in schools
- Action
- Urgent inquiry ordered
- Festivals
- Onam, Christmas, Eid
- Schools
- Private and aided/unaided
- Constitution
- Uphold secularism
- RSS
- Denied allegations
Sources
Schools will not be allowed to become ‘communal labs’, says Kerala govt
Kerala govt warns schools against turning campuses into ‘communal laboratories’ over Christmas curbs
Kerala Says Schools Will Not Be Allowed To Become "Communal Labs"
Kerala Govt Warns Schools Against Curtailing Christmas Celebrations, Says Educational Institutions Cannot Become Communal Laboratories