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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- New Indian Express
Religious content in Hindi alphabet charts in Madhya Pradesh school sparks row; probe ordered
RAISEN: A controversy erupted in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district after the principal of a convent school allegedly distributed alphabet charts with Islamic references, prompting the education department to launch an inquiry, officials said on Saturday. They said Baby Convent School principal IA Qureshi allegedly handed Hindi alphabet charts mentioning 'Ka' for Kaba, 'Ma' for Masjid and 'Na' for Namaz to students. Members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad staged a protest on Friday and gheraoed Qureshi. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Pratibha Sharma said police personnel brought the situation under control. "The matter is related to the education department and referred to the district education officer (DEO)," Sharma said.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Ka for Kaba, Ma for Masjid': MP convent school under fire over alphabet charts
A convent school in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen found itself at the centre of a raging controversy after an alphabet chart containing Islamic references was allegedly distributed to children. The material, said to resemble charts used in madrasas, was flagged by parents.(Representational Image) The flashpoint? Hindi alphabet charts reportedly handed out by the principal of Baby Convent School, IA Qureshi, which listed religious terms like 'Ka' for Kaba, 'Ma' for Masjid, and 'Na' for Namaz. According to PTI, the incident triggered protests and a formal inquiry by the education department, officials said on Saturday. Members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad staged a protest on Friday and gheraoed Qureshi after the incident. The material, said to resemble charts used in madrasas, was flagged by parents and quickly drew the attention of local Hindu groups. Police were called to the scene to prevent escalation. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Pratibha Sharma said police personnel controlled the situation. "The matter is related to the education department and referred to the district education officer (DEO)," Sharma said. DEO DD Rajak confirmed that an inquiry is underway. "As per the Education department's guidelines, study material containing religious symbols of any particular faith cannot be taught in schools," he added. School principal's stance In her defence, Principal Qureshi admitted the mistake but insisted it was unintentional. Principal Qureshi admitted her "inadvertent" mistake, stating that one or two such books with mixed Urdu-Hindi multiplication tables had reached students. She claimed the charts of alphabets were sourced from Bhopal and, due to the seller's error, three to four such items, generally used in madrasas, were included. Meanwhile, in another separate incident, two teachers at a madrassa in this Uttar Pradesh district have been booked for allegedly assaulting and threatening a 12-year-old student for two consecutive days, police said on Friday. According to the police, the boy, who hails from Jalhoopur village in Varanasi's Chaubepur area, was staying in the hostel of Madrassa Imdadul Uloom in Khamaria along with his elder brother for studies. On August 5, a theft reportedly took place inside the madrassa. Following the incident, the boy's father alleged that on August 6, teacher Numan Saeed beat his son with a stick, and on August 7, another teacher, Rizwanuddin, assaulted him in a similar manner, accusing him in connection with the theft. The repeated beatings left the boy's back, arms, and legs badly bruised and discoloured. He was also threatened, police said.
Deccan Herald
4 days ago
- Deccan Herald
Teaching Hindi alphabets with Islamic references trigger row in MP school
They said Baby Convent School principal IA Qureshi allegedly handed Hindi alphabet charts mentioning 'Ka' for Kaba, 'Ma' for Masjid and 'Na' for Namaz to students.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Ma' for masjid, ‘Na' for namaz: ABVP accuses MP school of using 'Islamic content' in Hindi charts; probe ordered
(Ai-generated image) NEW DELHI: A school in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district is facing backlash after alphabet charts with Islamic references were allegedly distributed to students. The incident triggered protests and a government inquiry. Officials on Saturday said Baby Convent School principal I A Qureshi is accused of handing out Hindi alphabet charts where 'Ka' stood for Kaba, 'Ma' for Masjid and 'Na' for Namaz. According to protesters, the material was inappropriate for a school setting. Members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a demonstration on Friday and surrounded the principal's office. Sub-Divisional Police Officer Pratibha Sharma said police intervened to bring the situation under control. 'The matter is related to the education department and referred to the district education officer,' Sharma said. DEO D D Rajak confirmed an investigation is under way, adding, 'As per the Education department's guidelines, study material containing religious symbols of any particular faith cannot be taught in schools.' Qureshi admitted to an 'inadvertent' error, stating that one or two books with mixed Urdu-Hindi content had reached students. She claimed the alphabet charts were sourced from Bhopal and that the inclusion of three such items was due to a seller's mistake.
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Religious content in Hindi alphabet charts at school sparks row; probe ordered
Raisen (MP), Aug 9 (PTI) A controversy erupted in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district after the principal of a convent school allegedly distributed alphabet charts with Islamic references, prompting the education department to launch an inquiry, officials said on Saturday. They said Baby Convent School principal IA Qureshi allegedly handed Hindi alphabet charts mentioning 'Ka' for Kaba, 'Ma' for Masjid and 'Na' for Namaz to students. Members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad staged a protest on Friday and gheraoed Qureshi. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Pratibha Sharma said police personnel brought the situation under control. 'The matter is related to the education department and referred to the district education officer (DEO)," Sharma said. DEO D D Rajak said an investigation is being conducted into the allegations. 'As per the Education department's guidelines, study material containing religious symbols of any particular faith cannot be taught in schools," he added. Principal Qureshi admitted her 'inadvertent" mistake, stating that one or two such books with mixed Urdu-Hindi multiplication tables had reached students. She claimed the charts of alphabets were sourced from Bhopal and, due to the seller's error, three to four such items, generally used in madrasas, were included. PTI COR LAL NSK PTI) view comments First Published: August 09, 2025, 15:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
