Blatant communalism by Educational Institution in Kerala: Imposes religious Prayers in the name of minoritism

Medical Superintendent Azeezia Medical College Hospital in Kollam, Kerala, has issued a controversial ciruclar regarding prayer song for major events of all institutions operating under Azeezia Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS&R). It reads, it has been observed that there was lack of stipulation of prayer song recitation during major events conducted inside the campus and institutions like convocation, induction ceremony, major meetings incorporating staffs, students, parents, etc. The circular says, it is as per the privileges permitted to the minorities. They refer to the events like convocation, annual day meeting, induction ceremony and all major public functions. It says, those functions should have a prayer session, to begin with, by a recitation from the holy Quran and no other prayer song should substitute this in this institution. It adds that the decision is implemented with immediate effect.

Fact remains, self financed institutions do enjoy all liberties ito select their prayer songs. But, when they say, no other prayer song should substitute this in this institution, it appears to be crossing the limits and negation of the secular credentials. As expected, none of the secular parties have raised any objections to the circular when most of the students studying in these institutions belong to other religions and faiths.

Below is the circular which has exposed the blatant minorityism in Kerala.