Hindu Student Forced to Leave UK School over Tilak. Is It a Case of Discrimination?

London school accused of religious discrimination after pupil challenged over tilak

INSIGHT UK stated that the child and his family experienced “significant distress” at the Wembley school, leaving Hindu parents with no option but to remove at least four pupils from the school

London school questions student over wearing tilak, later denies religious bias

A primary school in London is facing allegations of religious discrimination after a diaspora advocacy group said an eight-year-old student was questioned for wearing a tilak on his forehead. The institution later rejected such claims.

Tilak Dispute at London Primary School Sparks Religious Discrimination Debate

A north-west London primary school has been accused by INSIGHT UK of religious discrimination after an eight-year-old was questioned for wearing a tilak. While the school denied any discrimination, INSIGHT UK claims it lacked religious sensitivity. The incident has prompted calls for policy reviews and staff training.

Hindu student forced to leave UK school over tilak. Is it a case of discrimination?

An eight-year-old student at a school in London was forced to change schools after he applied a tilak. The school, instead of understanding the Hindu practice, dismissed the matter when the parents tried to reason with them

Eight-year-old Hindu student forced to change London school over 'Tilak'

An eight-year-old Hindu student was forced to change schools in London after facing alleged discrimination at Vicars Green Primary School over his Tilak-Chandlo. The advocacy body Insight UK reported the child felt intimidated and isolated due to staff actions. This incident, along with others, has reportedly led at least four Hindu children to leave the school.

Hindu Child 'Forced To Quit' Primary School In London For Wearing Tilak, Outrage Among Community

The school's actions, including monitoring and denying responsibility, sparked accusations of religious discrimination and unequal treatment compared to Muslim students wearing hijabs.