Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Uttarakhand Mandates Bhagavad Gita Recitation in Schools
The leader of Uttarakhand, India, has said that all schools in the state must now have students recite verses from the Bhagavad Gita.
This is to help students learn more about Indian culture and values.
Some people, like the Congress and Samajwadi Party, think this is not a good idea because it goes against the idea of a secular country where everyone is free to follow their own religion.
They also think it might not be fair to students from different backgrounds.
The leader also talked about an old temple in the state, called the Kattarmal Sun Temple, which is very important historically and culturally.
He encouraged people to visit this temple to learn more about its history and heritage.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that reciting verses from the Bhagavad Gita will be mandatory in all schools in the state.
The initiative aims to connect students with Indian culture, moral values, and philosophy of life.
Congress and Samajwadi Party criticized the move, calling it inappropriate and against the secular spirit of the Constitution.
Critics argue that forcing students to recite religious texts could affect the quality of education and is unfair to students from diverse backgrounds.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the historic Kattarmal Sun Temple in Almora district, describing it as a symbol of Uttarakhand's rich cultural heritage.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
- What
- Made recitation of Bhagavad Gita verses mandatory in schools
- When
- Announced on Sunday
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- To connect students with Indian culture, moral values, and philosophy of life
Congress and Samajwadi Party
Uttarakhand Government
Secularism and Constitution
Congress and Samajwadi Party
The move is inappropriate and against the secular spirit of the Constitution, as it forces students to recite religious texts in schools.
Uttarakhand Government
The initiative aims to connect students with Indian culture, moral values, and philosophy of life, contributing to their overall development.
Quality of Education
Congress and Samajwadi Party
Such steps could affect the quality of education and are unfair to students from diverse backgrounds.
Uttarakhand Government
The recitation of verses from the Gita is seen as a way to enhance the overall development of students.
Use of Public Funds
Congress and Samajwadi Party
Government funds come from everyone, and no single religion should be promoted using public money.
Uttarakhand Government
The government believes that connecting students with Indian culture and moral values is a worthy use of public funds.
- Location
- Uttarakhand, India
- Announced By
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Purpose
- To connect students with Indian culture, moral values, and philosophy of life
- Temple Mentioned
- Kattarmal Sun Temple
- Temple Location
- Almora district, Uttarakhand
- Temple Dedication
- Lord Suryadev
- Era
- Katyuri era
- Critics
- Congress and Samajwadi Party
