VHP questions Vadodara School Board’s decision for separate timing for Muslim students

March 02, 2025
Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s Gujarat wing and its spokesperson questioned the decision of the Vadodara City Primary Education Committee to announce special timings for Muslim students in schools during the month of Ramzan. The VHP leaders demanded the withdrawal of the notification immediately and, if not withdrawn, called for similar relaxation for Hindu students during Shravan and Navratri.

In a Facebook post, Hitendra Rajput, spokesperson of Gujarat VHP, said, “Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai’s government is preparing to implement the UCC, while on the other hand, the Vadodara Education Committee has issued a circular promoting religion-based appeasement under his education department. The government should not forget that opposition to appeasement has been at the core of its power.”

Meanwhile, the VHP, from its official X account, said, “Please verify the authenticity of this circular and have it canceled immediately. Action against those responsible is also necessary. Remember, opposition to appeasement is the reason for BJP’s strong public support. This is #Gujarat, not Pakistan or Bangladesh.”

As per the notification issued by Nagar Prathmik Shikshan Samiti, “”Since the month of Ramadan is commencing, school timings will be modified only for those schools where the number of Muslim community students is higher. The revised timings will be effective from 01/03/2025 during Ramadan, as mentioned below:”

For morning shift schools:

  • School hours: 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Recess: 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM

For afternoon shift schools:

  • School hours: 12:30 PM to 04:30 PM
  • Recess: 02:00 PM to 02:30 PM

For single-shift schools:

  • School hours: 12:30 PM to 04:30 PM
  • Recess: 02:00 PM to 02:30 PM

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