Shimla school’s Eid circular sparks controversy; minister denies communal intent – The Times of India
SHIMLA: A recent circular issued by a private school in the state capital, Shimla, has sparked controversy, with allegations that it was intended to create communal discord. However, Education Minister Rohit Thakur has refuted these claims, emphasising that the issue is being unnecessarily escalated to disturb social harmony.Speaking to ANI, Minister Thakur said, "This issue is being exaggerated only to provoke communal sentiments. The matter will be investigated. However, the message from the school administration was issued solely with the intent of maintaining communal harmony."He further stressed the need to verify the facts before jumping to conclusions, noting that the school in question has a longstanding reputation. "Today itself, I became aware of this matter through media reports...