Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Teacher's 'Tilak' Comment Sparks Protest at Ghaziabad School
In Ghaziabad, a teacher at a school reportedly told a student to not wear a 'tilak', a religious mark.
This upset a Hindu group called the VHP, who protested at the school.
The students said the teacher told them to focus on their studies and that they should go to a temple if they wanted to worship.
The VHP demanded the teacher apologize.
The school's principal said they would apologize if the teacher made a mistake.
The incident began when two sisters, admitted last month, were told off by the teacher.
A teacher reportedly objected to students wearing 'tilak' at a school in Ghaziabad.
The incident led to a protest by members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).
Students alleged the teacher told them to focus on studies and not wear 'tilak'.
VHP members demanded an apology from the teacher for her comments.
The school principal stated they would apologize if a mistake was made.
- Who
- Class 11 students, a teacher, members of the VHP, and the principal.
- What
- A teacher allegedly objected to students wearing 'tilak', leading to a protest.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday, with classes starting on July 15.
- Where
- Rajkiya Balika Inter School in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The VHP protested due to the teacher's comments on students wearing 'tilak'.
Teacher's Actions
VHP's Actions
Religious Symbols in School
Teacher's Actions
The teacher's alleged remarks against the wearing of 'tilak'.
VHP's Actions
The VHP and students' protest against the teacher's remarks.
- Location
- Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
- School Type
- Rajkiya Balika Inter School
- Involved Parties
- Students, teacher, VHP members, principal
- Incident
- Teacher's comment on 'tilak' and subsequent protest