AnyTV News Teacher's handiwork in South Africa, Kalava cut from Hindu student's wrist; There was a ruckus

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A teacher in South Africa cut the kalava tied on the wrist of a Hindu student (symbolic photo)

Johannesburg: In a school in South Africa, the teacher allegedly cut the religious thread (Kalava) from the wrist of a Hindu student. After this incident, anger and resentment have spread in Hindu society. People of the Hindu community have condemned it, describing it as insensitive and irresponsible. The incident took place last week at Drekensburg Secondary School in Quajulu-Natal province.

African Hindu Mahasabha demands action

The South African Hindu Mahasabha (SAHMS) has demanded action from the education authorities after this act of the teacher. The organization said in a press statement, “SAHMS strongly condemns a teacher’s insensitive and irresponsible action by a teacher to cut the art of Hindu student.”

What did the teacher say?

In the Constitution, discrimination is prohibited on various grounds including religion in the South Africa Charter of religious rights and freedom. The government has established the Statutory Human Rights Commission to take action on any complaint related to discriminatory practices. Meanwhile, the teacher claimed that the school did not allow cultural or religious symbols to wear.

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A teacher in South Africa cut the kalava tied on the wrist of a Hindu student (symbolic photo)

South African Vice President praised Hindus

Meanwhile, let us also tell here that, recently South African Vice President Paul Mashatila inaugurated the first phase of the Bochan resident Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan (BAPS) institution and the first phase of the temple. During this, Mashatila had said that the principles of BAPS are similar to the national ethos of South Africa. Mashatila praised the local Hindu community, saying that we should consider the role of the Hindu community in nation building. The cultural heritage and values of this community are rich. Hindus have played an important role in shaping the social fabric of our diverse society.