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A controversial speech delivered in a government school in Tamil Nadu has sparked widespread outrage and brought the ruling DMK government under intense scrutiny. The incident, which involved a speaker named Vishnu imparting what many deemed as regressive ideas about reincarnation and karma to young students, has triggered accusations of religious and spiritual propaganda being promoted in educational institutions. The video footage of the event, showing visibly distressed students with tears streaming down their faces, has only exacerbated the controversy.
Vishnu's speech, riddled with assertions about previous and future births, went against the principles of secular education and provoked strong reactions from teachers and the public. He argued that individuals' present lives are determined by their actions in past lives, using examples of physical disabilities and economic disparities to justify his claims. His statements were met with defiance by Shankar, a physically challenged teacher at the school, who questioned the speaker's logic and the validity of his pronouncements. The speaker's response to Shankar's objections further fueled the outrage, as he challenged the teacher's qualifications and continued to propagate his beliefs among the students.
The incident has cast a shadow over the DMK government, which has been facing criticism over its education policies for the past month. The government's response to the controversy has been met with mixed reactions. While Education Minister Anbil Mahesh has condemned the speaker's actions and vowed to take strict action against him, he has also been criticized for his own past association with Vishnu, admitting to having met him two years ago and even clicking a photograph with him. This revelation has led to accusations of hypocrisy and raised further questions about the government's commitment to ensuring a secular and inclusive educational environment.
Source: 'Spiritual' speech in govt school sparks outrage; DMK govt under attack