Archive · 22 Jun 2025
West Bengal Headmistress Apologizes for Tulsi Mala Ban
In West Bengal, a school headmistress told Hindu students they couldn't wear Tulsi malas (necklaces).
This caused a lot of upset online.
The headmistress then said she was sorry and took back the rule.
She said her words were misunderstood and that she didn't mean any harm.
The school is called Nabapalli Jogendranath Balika Vidyamandir.
The headmistress explained she was trying to protect the sacred necklace.
The students and their families are happy about her change of heart.
Headmistress of a West Bengal school banned Hindu students from wearing Tulsi malas.
The ban sparked outrage on social media, leading to the headmistress issuing an apology.
The incident occurred at Nabapalli Jogendranath Balika Vidyamandir in Barasat, West Bengal.
The headmistress claimed her words were misinterpreted and that she is a Krishna devotee.
The headmistress initially stated the ban was due to potential disrespect of the Tulsi malas.
- Who
- Indrani Dutta Chakraborty, the headmistress, and Hindu students.
- What
- A school headmistress banned Hindu students from wearing Tulsi malas, then apologized.
- When
- The incident took place on or before June 21st, 2025.
- Where
- Nabapalli Jogendranath Balika Vidyamandir in Barasat, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal.
- Why
- The headmistress initially stated the ban was out of fear of insulting the necklace.
Perspective 1
Perspective 2
Motivation behind the ban
Perspective 1
The initial ban was considered insensitive and discriminatory.
Perspective 2
The headmistress's initial intention was to protect the sanctity of the Tulsi mala.
- School Name
- Nabapalli Jogendranath Balika Vidyamandir
- Location
- Barasat, West Bengal, India
- Headmistress
- Indrani Dutta Chakraborty
- Issue
- Ban on wearing Tulsi malas
- Outcome
- Headmistress apologized and withdrew the ban.