Overview
- Education Minister V. Sivankutty condemned reports that some private school managements cancelled Christmas events and returned money collected from students.
- He said complaints indicate pressure from RSS–Sangh Parivar-linked groups, calling any attempt to communalise school spaces unacceptable.
- The government cited Kerala Educational Rules and constitutional obligations and warned of strict action once the inquiry report is submitted.
- An RSS functionary denied any move to oppose such celebrations, and a named Hindu management school said festivities would proceed but cake-cutting was restricted over food-safety concerns.
- The minister also flagged complaints about compulsory special classes during the Christmas vacation and directed that such sessions not be held on holidays.