In Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, a controversy has erupted following a preschool’s use of a Pakistan flag during an Independence Day play, leading to protests by right-wing groups including the ABVP. The flag was used as a prop in a skit about India’s freedom struggle and Partition, sparking outrage and demands for action from various political and social groups. The incident, which has drawn significant attention on social media, is now under police investigation to determine the context and appropriateness of the flag’s use.
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- A preschool in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, used a Pakistan flag during an Independence Day play, leading to controversy.
- The flag was used in a skit to depict India’s freedom struggle and the Partition.
- Right-wing groups, including ABVP, protested and blocked Mhow-Neemuch Road for an hour demanding action against the school.
- The controversy gained traction when a video clip of the play was shared on social media.
- The seven-minute video showed children celebrating Indian culture, with one holding the Pakistan flag during a Partition scene.
- The Pakistani flag was removed from the stage immediately after the scene was over.
- Ratlam collector Rajesh Batham confirmed that the incident was referred to local police for investigation.
- Ratlam DEO in charge Ashok Lodha stated that preschools are not under the education department’s jurisdiction for direct action.
- The school management claimed the flag’s use was intended to educate children about Partition and was misconstrued when shared online.
- The matter is currently under investigation to clarify the context and appropriateness of the flag’s use in the play.
