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Eight-Year-Old Hindu Student Monitored, Forced to Switch School in London over Tilak: Report

An eight-year-old student, belonging to the Hindu community, was reportedly monitored by his teacher, removed from positions of responsibility, and forced to move school for applying tilak in London, United Kingdom. When the parents tried to engage with the school administration, their efforts were dismissed. According to a report by NDTV, an eight-year-old student faced discrimination for applying a Tilak-Chandlo, a sacred religious symbol worn on the forehead.

Eight-Year-Old Hindu Student Monitored, Forced to Switch School in London over Tilak: Report

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Key Highlights

  • The staff at Vicar's Green Primary School in London asked the child to explain and justify his religious practice.
  • It is alleged that the head teacher of the school used to monitor the child during break times.
  • The child found it intimidating, used to withdraw from play and isolate himself from his peers.
  • The child was removed from positions of responsibility within the school solely because of his religious practice.
  • The report said that the act, if proven, constitutes direct religious discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, where religion is a protected characteristic.
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  1. Eight-Year-Old Hindu Student Monitored, Forced to Switch School in London over Tilak: Report

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