Maharashtra: Parents, teachers decry circular asking school children to post selfie with CM's letter
An activist alleged that the government was bringing politics into schools by urging students to engage in such activities.
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An activist alleged that the government was bringing politics into schools by urging students to engage in such activities.
The circular stated the letter was sent to over 2.11 crore schoolchildren across Maharashtra. It came with an attached flowchart manual instructing parents on how they were supposed to upload their children's selfies to the website. The process required parents to submit their mobile numbers on the website as well.
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