RASHTRARISHI 2 LST

Muslim bodies have vowed to oppose government's
decision making it compulsory for children to recite 'Bhojan
Mantra' before the midday meals, which is to come into effect
from September 5, claiming it violated their right to
religious freedom.

The opposition Congress while welcoming the High Court
decision, said that people were not against Surya Namaskar but
it can't be made mandatory.

It appears that the decision was taken in haste,
State Congress spokesman K K Mishra said and advised the state
government to focus on improving the infrastructure facilities
in schools instead of implementing such 'whimsical' decisions.
PTI