Chhattisgarh government makes Gayatri Mantra mandatory in state schools

The Chhattisgarh government has made the recitation of the Gayatri Mantra mandatory in all state-run schools. The directive was communicated to all districts on June 12, instructing schools to incorporate the practice as part of daily cultural, educational, and value-based activities.

The Congress party has criticised the move, raising concerns over the decision.