Hyderabad private school terminates teacher over alleged Islamic homework to Class 2 Hindu student

VHP Alleges Conspiracy After Class 2 Told To 'Recite' Kalma At Hyderabad School

New Delhi: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Thursday demanded action against a private school in Hyderabad where a Class 2 student belonging to the Hindu faith was allegedly asked by a teacher to learn an Islamic verse, urging the state government to ascertain whether this was part of a "conspiracy".A controversy erupted after parents of a Class 2 student at a private school in Hyderabad alleged their six-year-old son was asked to learn an Islamic verse as part of his homework.Claiming that there is widespread anger among the people of Hyderabad over the incident, VHP international president Alok Kumar demanded the state government conduct a thorough investigation into the matter to identify those involved."There is widespread anger among the people of Hyderabad over this incident, and rightly so. We want the state government to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. It should not be taken lightly. The government should ascertain whether this was the act of a single teacher or part of an organised conspiracy.Kalma, Surah Fatiha Homework For Class 2 Hindu Student Goes Viral; Hyderabad School Terminates Teacher "The truth must be brought out. At the same time, it is essential that harmony between the two communities is not disturbed. Those found guilty should be punished in accordance with the law," he said in a video post on X.He claimed by asking the student to learn and recite the 'Kalma', the teacher tried to convert him to Islam."We all know that the Kalma is a verse from the Quran. Its meaning is that there is no one worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Prophet Muhammad is His messenger. We also know that if someone wishes to embrace Islam by leaving his or her own religion, all that person has to do is recite this verse. Once this verse is recited, that person is regarded as a Muslim. That is the process of conversion in Islam."Now, this child was a Hindu. Will attempts now be made to influence such young children and convert them to Islam in this manner?" he said, asking whether the school approved this practice.VHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal said schools are not centres for imposing religious education, demanding strict action against the "guilty" school management.DU Announces Allocations Of First Round Of UG Admissions; Over 93,000 Students Get Seats "Schools are temples of knowledge, not centres for imposing religious education, the Kalma or such agendas. The incident of teaching the Kalma to an innocent Class 2 student in Bhagyanagar (Hyderabad) is a direct assault on children's constitutional rights and parents' trust. Strict action should be taken against the guilty school management," he said in a post on X."How can a teacher and the school issue an order demanding that a Hindu student recite the Kalma and Fateha," he questioned.Bansal alleged the school neglected the parents' grievances when they raised the issue. "The student's parents reached the school and questioned the authorities. The parents are demanding strict action be taken against the school management."It is a clear case of the soft conversion of our children in a planned manner," he claimed. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

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Hyderabad School Terminates Teacher After Class 2 Hindu Student Given Kalma, Surah Fatiha Homework

Hyderabad: A teacher at a private school in Hyderabad has been terminated after a controversy erupted over a Class 2 Hindu student allegedly being assigned to learn the Kalma and Surah Fatiha as homework, according to Republic report.The incident came to light after the student's family claimed that the child, studying at The Success School in Saidabad, was instructed through the school diary to "Read 1, 2 Kalma" and "Read Fatiha." The family alleged that this was the second such instance, saying a similar instruction had previously been written in the diary before being struck off. A Class 2 #Hindu Student Allegedly Asked to Recite #Kalma & #SurahFatiha at a private school in Saidabad, #Hyderabad School, Parents Demand Action. A controversy has erupted at a private school in Saidabad, Hyderabad’s Old City, after the parents of a Class 2 Hindu student… pic.twitter.com/dhy4Th73Eo— Sowmith Yakkati (@YakkatiSowmith) July 15, 2026 According to the child's aunt, Supritha Goud, the family questioned the school authorities after discovering the homework. She alleged that the principal initially told them the religious exercise was "mandatory for all students", while another staff member later claimed the entry had been written "by mistake".The family argued that schools should focus on providing education and respect the religious beliefs of students instead of assigning faith-based practices. "I will definitely raise this point with the concerned authorities, the Education Department, whoever the authorities are in the hierarchy. I will definitely stand by this and speak up because this is unacceptable. Some parents might think, 'Oh, maybe this is also a subject, maybe we should make them learn this too,' and they will start making them learn it. When it is not a part of their life, then why? This is a type of brainwashing. This is like forcing it. This is an indirect act. This will definitely have an indirect impact on anyone," alleged Goud.Videos of the confrontation inside the school and the family's statement have since circulated widely on social media. In the videos, the family can be seen questioning school officials over why a Hindu student was allegedly asked to memorise Islamic prayers as part of schoolwork.The school has not yet issued a detailed public statement explaining how the incident occurred. It also remains unclear whether the assignment resulted from an individual teacher's action or a broader school practice. Authorities are yet to officially comment on whether an inquiry has been initiated into the matter. The allegations made by the student's family have not been independently verified.Meanwhile, speaking to ANI, Mahamandaleshwar Vishnu Das alleged, "There are some radical elements in Hyderabad who are trying to convert Hindu children to Islam. Their objective is to increase the Muslim population in India. They target Hindu children, ask them to write in Urdu, recite the Kalma, and memorise it." Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: On a Hindu student allegedly being assigned Islamic religious verses as homework, Mahamandaleshwar Vishnu Das says, "There are some radical elements in Hyderabad who are trying to convert Hindu children to Islam. Their objective is to increase the Muslim… pic.twitter.com/8tfdPiZMUA— IANS (@ians_india) July 16, 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana: BJP leader TR Sriniwas says, "A private educational institute in Saidabad, assigned, it seems, to a non-Muslim student, Surah Al-Fatiha and the Kalma from the Holy Quran to memorize. I really wonder what is going on in Hyderabad. What is this? Are we trying… pic.twitter.com/ZFDYLKij9X— IANS (@ians_india) July 16, 2026 BJP leader T.R. Srinivas, while speaking to the IANS, said, "A private educational institute in Saidabad assigned, it seems, to a non-Muslim student, Surah Al-Fatiha and the Kalma from the Holy Quran to memorise. I really wonder what is going on in Hyderabad. What is this? Are we trying to turn a blind eye to this conversion, this backdoor conversion of Hindu students? What is the Chief Minister of Telangana doing? Is this the definition of secularism here – trying to convert Hindu students, trying to convert non-Muslim students? I demand a thorough investigation by the honourable Police Commissioner. The Education Chief Secretary and the Education Minister have to come out and give a statement here. What is going on in Hyderabad?"

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