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Shimla school withdraws pre-Eid celebration directive after threat from right-wing group

A private school in Shimla cancelled its pre-Eid celebrations after pressure from the Dev Bhoomi Sangharsh Samiti, which threatened protests and legal action.
The school stated that the celebrations were voluntary and aimed at cultural learning, clarifying there would be no religious rituals.
The school emphasized that the safety of students is a priority and withdrew the event to maintain peace.
Dev Bhoomi Sangharsh Samiti insisted that they would protest if the celebrations continued, leading to the school's decision.

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The Siasat Daily

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Right-wing forces private school in Shimla to cancel Eid celebrations

Eid celebrations have been cancelled at a private school in Himachal Pradesh’s capital city, Shimla, following threats from right-wing organisations. The private school, Auckland House School, had announced Eid celebrations on March 28, the last Friday of Ramzan, from nursery to Class 2. They had asked children to wear a kurta-pyjama, with a small cap. They were also asked to bring roti rolls with paneer, sevaiyan (a sweet dish) and dry fruits f…

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Rush Hour: Shimla school cancels Eid plans after Hindutva threats, 3 suspected Maoists killed & more

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The Hindu

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Shimla school withdraws pre-Eid celebration directive after threat from right-wing group

Private school in Himachal Pradesh withdraws pre-Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations after sparking controversy with local right-wing group.

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Shimla school cancels Eid celebration after Hindutva threats

Auckland House School planned Eid celebrations on March 28, but the Hindutva group Dev Bhoomi Sangharsh Samiti opposed it, threatening protests and legal action, calling it an attempt to promote Islam in Himachal Pradesh.

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Shimla school cancels Eid celebration after threats from Hindutva outfits

Representative image A private school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, canceled its planned Eid celebration for students on Monday following threats from Hindutva groups. Auckland House School, a private English-medium institution, had asked students to wear ‘kurta-pajama’ with a small cap and bring ‘roti’ rolls with ‘paneer,’ ‘sevaiyan,’ and dry fruits for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations on the last Friday before Eid, March 28. This sparked outrage from H…

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Clarion India

Hindutva Outfit’s Protest Threat Forces Shimla School to Cancel Pre-Eid Event - Clarion India

The school authorities maintain that the safety of their staff and students is its top priority Team Clarion NEW DELHI – A reputed private English medium school in Shimla was forced to cancel its 28 March pre-Eid event after a Hindutva outfit, Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti, warned of launching a protest against the school. Auckland House School in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla was planning to hold an event for students from nursery to Class ll on the o…

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