Introducing Surya Namaskar in BMC schools BJP's Hindutva agenda: Samajwadi Party

Proposal by BJP to make Surya Namaskar compulsory in BMC school is facing flak by Samajwadi Party.

Old traditional Indian way to keep fit by way of Surya Namaskar is finding itself in controversy now in BMC after the BJP corporator has proposed that it should be made compulsory in all BMC school. Reason being, Surya Namaskar globally qualifying as an accepted form of fitness.

"It's accepted by world that Surya Namaskar is best form of exercise. There nothing wrong in starting it in schools as it will help student stay fit," says Manoj Kotak, BJP group leader in BMC.

SAMAJWADI OPPOSES MOVE

This move of BJP has been opposed by Samajwadi Party at BMC. The party feels that the move is BJP's agenda to spread Hindutva through Surya Namaskar. Moreover, if the practice of Surya Namaskar gets compulsory in BMC schools then Samajwadi Party demands Salam Alaikum or Bismillah al Rahman al Rahim, a note used by Muslims before beginning anything should be made mandatory as well."It's their clear cut agenda to spread Hindutva through Surya Namaskar. There is physical training period in schools where we can introduce physical training course," said party corporator Rais Shaikh.

SHIV SENA'S LOYALTY TEST?

In this regard Samajwadi Party has written to Congress, NCP, MNS and Shiv Sena to oppose this proposal. On August 23, there will be discussion on this proposal at BMC where Shiv Sena's stand will be crucial, who has so far been clear about their stance.

It would be interesting to see if Shiv Sena will help their alliance partner in the smooth sailing of the proposal or chooses to side with opposition.
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