Kochi: The recent incident at Palluruthy St. Rita’s Public School has sparked serious concern among educators and religious groups in Kerala, with the Voice of Nuns urging society to view the matter with utmost gravity. According to the statement released by the organization, the events should be seen not merely as a disciplinary issue over school uniforms, but as a planned attempt to instill fear and promote an extremist agenda.
The Voice of Nuns highlighted that the student involved appeared to deliberately threaten the public while invoking religious sentiments, suggesting a deeper motive aimed at undermining secularism and religious harmony in the state. “This is part of a worrying trend of fundamentalist movements that do not respect public education or the inclusive values it represents,” the statement noted. Such acts, the group emphasized, are a direct challenge to the spirit of institutions that welcome children regardless of caste, creed, or religion.
The organization called upon the enlightened sections of Kerala society to recognize and oppose extremist ideologies. They stressed that those promoting communalism, particularly in spaces dedicated to learning, must be firmly resisted. The Voice of Nuns also criticized officials within the education department, urging government action against those who, through negligence or bias, have threatened school authorities and allowed false allegations to compromise the safety and dignity of educational institutions.
Praising the dedication of teachers and religious sisters at St. Rita’s School, the statement reaffirmed support for their continued efforts to educate thousands of children impartially. The Voice of Nuns concluded by expressing solidarity with initiatives such as Voice of Nuns, which seek to uphold ethical education and protect schools from anti-national and communal forces.
This incident serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between education and societal harmony, and the importance of defending institutions that promote unity, knowledge, and moral values.