A private school in Bulandshahr initially prohibited students from wearing religious symbols like 'tilak' and 'kalawa' in classrooms, triggering immediate backlash from parents and right-wing organizations. The principal swiftly retracted the order and issued an apology, acknowledging the impact on religious sentiments. The education department has launched an investigation into the matter following the protests.
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