A social media video from a school in Uttar Pradesh has ignited a major controversy, prompting swift action from local authorities. The footage, which went viral, allegedly shows very young students being questioned on topics related to religion and God.
What Does The Viral Video Show?
The controversial video is reportedly from the Azamgarh Public School, which operates at Checkpost Kotila in the Rani ki Sarai police station area of Azamgarh district. In the clip, children estimated to be just 5-6 years old and dressed in school uniform are heard responding to queries about faith. While the teacher's face is not visible, their voice instructing the pupils is clearly audible.
Officials have confirmed the authenticity of the video's location. Azamgarh Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA), Rajiv Pathak, stated that the school management itself identified the clip as being from their premises. He clarified that the children involved are from the nursery class.
Political Links and Official Investigation Launched
The institution finds itself under scrutiny not just for the video's content but also for its reported affiliations. The school is said to be associated with Samajwadi Party's legislative council member (MLC) Shah Alam, also known as Guddu Jamali. The school's director is identified as Mohammad Noman.
Following the uproar, the district administration has stepped in. The District Magistrate has ordered a formal investigation into the incident. Official teams have been constituted to look into the matter thoroughly. Authorities have stated that any further action will be determined based on the findings of this probe report.
School's Initial Response and Public Reaction
When approached for comment, the school's principal indicated that any disciplinary measure against the teacher would only be considered after a direct conversation with the educator in question. This response has done little to quell the public debate surrounding the appropriateness of such questioning for young children in a school setting.
The video has sparked widespread discussion on social media and among child rights advocates about the boundaries of education and the influence of religious discourse in early childhood learning environments. The swift ordering of an investigation reflects the sensitivity of the issue in the region.
