A 12-Year-Old Kashmiri Student Criticizes Education Minister Over Summer Holidays; FIR Filed A video of a 12-year-old Kashmiri student criticizing education minister Sakina Itto for not declaring summer holidays despite soaring temperatures has gone viral on social media, sparking a public debate and prompting authorities to file a FIR. The incident unfolded in Jammu and Kashmir, where temperatures reached 35 degrees Celsius, and the child’s remarks have drawn both support and condemnation. The video, which has been widely shared online, shows the boy accusing the minister of hypocrisy. He questions whether she would allow children to attend school during the heat, stating, “I don’t think the minister has such children who go to school. She herself would be sitting in an AC room.” The child also mocks her statement about the necessity of summer holidays, saying, “What is the point of declaring summer holidays?” Typically, schools in the Kashmir Valley announce two-week summer breaks in July and August, but this year’s announcement came later, with holidays declared from July 6 to July 19. The controversy escalated after the video’s release, with social media users divided. Some praised the child’s honesty, calling it a reflection of the public’s frustration with bureaucratic inaction. Others condemned the remarks, arguing they undermine societal values and the child’s upbringing. The situation gained further traction when the Mirwaiz, a prominent religious leader, expressed concern, warning that exposing children to public scrutiny without their consent could harm their well-being. The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) intervened, ordering the removal of the video and filing an FIR against the news portal that first uploaded it.#jammu_and_kashmir #child_welfare_committee #kashmiri_student #sakina_itto #mirwaiz
