Sri Ram Sene warns convent schools over Dasara classes in Mangaluru

Pramod Muthalik, Sri Ram Sene national president, warned Monday of protests outside convent schools that hold classes during the Dasara festival, despite government-declared breaks. Muthalik said the government announced a 10-day Dasara holiday and accused convent school managements of conducting classes, exams, and activities during that period, preventing students from celebrating. He claimed such schools grant Christmas holidays and encourage that festival instead. Muthalik stated he appealed to schools and discussed the issue with the Education Minister, Deputy Directors, and Block Education Officers. He made the remarks to media in Mangaluru.