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Circular asking students to make birthday cards for PM sparks controversy
The Morning Standard
|September 16, 2025
A circular issued by a Delhi Public School has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread criticism from parents and the public.
The circular instructed parents and students to prepare greeting cards, e-cards, or short video messages in honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday. The school directed participants to highlight any initiative or reform introduced by the Prime Minister that has brought a significant change to the nation.
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