Tamil Nadu Government Ordered to Act Against Political Activities in Schools Chennai: A legal petition has been filed urging the Tamil Nadu government to take action against individuals who organized political events in schools and colleges on the birthday of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. The case, which has been referred to the higher court, centers on allegations that students were forced to stand in the sun for hours during celebrations on June 22, the day of the Chief Minister’s birthday. The petition claims that these activities, involving the display of flags, slogans, and chants, disrupted the educational environment and violated government directives. The petition, filed by lawyer Kavi Ganeshan, highlights that students were compelled to participate in these events, with approximately 3,000 students in Tiruvallur district made to stand in the sun for extended periods. The petitioner argues that the government’s order banning political and religious activities in educational institutions has not been enforced effectively. They demand that the government take strict measures to ensure compliance with the directive, including investigations into those responsible for organizing the events and holding school authorities accountable. The Tamil Nadu government had previously issued an order prohibiting political and religious activities in schools and colleges, citing the need to maintain a neutral educational environment. The petition asserts that the state’s failure to enforce this rule has led to the misuse of educational institutions for political purposes. The court, in its ruling, directed the government to respond to the petition and take necessary action to uphold the existing regulations. The case was heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice S.A.#m_k_stalin #tamil_nadu_government #kavi_ganeshan #tiruvallur_district #chief_justice_s_a_tharmadharani
