Summary:
more-inA row has erupted over hundreds of students from several schools in Shanthinagar — both private and government — being made to participate in the birthday celebrations of Shanthinagar MLA N.A. The students, in turn, were given bags which were stamped with a picture of Mr.
Harris while teachers were given carrier bags. The students alleged that their principals and headmasters told them that it was mandatory to attend the celebrations. One parent said, “If the MLA wanted to distribute bags or serve lunch on his birthday, he should have gone to the schools to do so. Moreover, why should our child celebrate an MLA’s birthday?”Mr.
Harris refused to comment on the controversy..