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Hyderabad school teacher dismissed over religious homework assignment
A teacher in a Hyderabad school was dismissed after allegedly assigning religious Islamic instructions, including reciting the Kalma, as homework to a Class 2 student. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) have alleged 'Edu Jihad' and a conspiracy, respectively. The school terminated the teacher's employment following these allegations.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 3 · Right 2 n = 6
- Left (1): The News Minute
- Centre (3): Deccan Chronicle, The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express
- Right (2): India Today, The Pioneer