DSEL issues circular against children dancing to ‘obscene songs’ in school programmes
The Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) has issued a circular prohibiting children from dancing to obscene songs during school events. This decision follows a request from a local organization concerned about the impact of such performances on children's mental health and moral values. Schools are warned that failure to comply may result in action against the headmaster and management.
- ▪The DSEL has restricted children from dancing to obscene songs in school programmes.
- ▪The circular was issued in response to a request from Karnataka Rakshana Vedike Swabhimani Bana.
- ▪Schools must ensure that children wear decent clothes during cultural events.
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| Original publisher | The Hindu |
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| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:40:01 +0530 |
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The Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) has restricted children from dancing to ‘obscene songs’ during programmes such as annual day and any other cultural events in government, aided and private schools of the State.The Director of Primary Education issued a circular and directed all schools to take necessary measures to ensure that children do not dance to any obscene songs.This circular has been issued in response to a request from the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike Swabhimani Bana in Bengaluru, urging the department to prohibit children from dancing to obscene songs.“In case any schools are found allowing children to dance to obscene songs, action will be initiated against the headmaster and the management of the school,” the circular warned.“Sometimes, obscene songs and…
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