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Chhattisgarh High Court upholds mandatory Hindu prayer in schools
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· July 17, 2026
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Key takeaway The order, issued on June 12, requires schools to hold prayer sessions three times a day.
A recent court decision in Chhattisgarh, India, has upheld a state government order regarding school prayers. The order, issued on June 12, requires schools to hold prayer sessions three times a day. Details of the prayer sessions include patriotic songs and specific mantras during the morning assembly, a food prayer at midday, and additional mantras at the end of the day.
A petition challenging this order was struck down by the Chhattisgarh High Court, with further information available from Mission Network News for those seeking more details on this development.
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Category: persecution Published: July 17, 2026 Source: Mission Network News Reading time: 1 min
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