The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena filed a complaint, claiming the school imposes religious beliefs on students
BHAYANDAR: A circular issued by Seven Square School, owned by Bhayandar MLA Narendra Mehta, asking students to refrain from bringing non-vegetarian food as well as onion, garlic, beetroot, potatoes and other underground vegetables in their lunch boxes during the eight-day Paryushan period has sparked a controversy. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has lodged a complaint against the school, alleging that religious practices were being imposed on students. Seven Eleven Education Society runs the CBSE-affiliated Seven Square School in Mira Road East. Mehta’s wife is the chairperson of the society and other family members are also associated with it. The circular has drawn strong reactions as students from different communities study at the school. He submitted a complaint to the civic education officer, seeking action against the school. A complaint has also been submitted to the Human Rights Commission.
The Jain community’s Paryushan period began on Tuesday, following which the school issued a circular on its portal asking students not to bring non-vegetarian food or onion, garlic, potatoes, beetroot and other tubers in their lunch boxes for eight days.