Located at Surathkal on the outskirts of Mangalore, the Holy Family English Medium School, has this year introduced a few changes in the uniform. The new uniform bears the images of infant Jesus mother Mary on shirt and belt of the student.
Even though the school was established under the auspices of Sacred Heart Church, Surathkal, a considerable number of non-Christian students including Hindus and Muslims are studying in this institution.
Disturbed by the alleged imposition of Christian religious symbols on students under the pretext of uniform a group of parents on Thursday reportedly met the school management demanding to withdraw the changes in uniform.
The father of a Hindu student studying in the same school, told Coastaldigest.com on condition of anonymity that even though he treats all religions equally, he cannot tolerate forcing his child to wear Christian religious symbol with uniform.
“I don't understand why the school introduced this controversial symbol, despite the fact that majority of the students in this school are no-Christians,” he said.
Another parent said that when he along with others tried to convince the school authorities, they refused to meet the demand to withdraw new changes.
“We all respect Jesus Christ and Mary. We respect Christianity too. But, the latest move by the school may create disrespect to the religion among Hindus and Muslims,” he added.
Meanwhile, a group of social activists has requested school management and parents of the students to resolve the issue peacefully giving priority to the values of Indian constitution and preventing the intervention of any communal and political outfits in the issue.
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