Bengaluru, 25/4:After wearing of hijab in classrooms stoked a controversy in Karnataka, a school’s directive asking for an undertaking from parents to allow students to carry Bible to its premises has now triggred a fresh row.
Bengaluru’s Clarence High School sought a declaration from parents that they do not object to their wards carrying the holy Bible in the school premises, according to a report by the India Today.
“You affirm that your child will attend all classes including Morning Assembly Scripture Class and Clubs for his/her own moral and spiritual welfare and will not object to carry the Bible and Hymn Book during his/her stay at Clarence High School,” read a declaration in the admission application form for Class 11.