Hindus discriminated against in Trinidad

Students vow to stand guard after school orders Hindu flag removed


"It was not the first time something like this happened. Over the past two years, efforts were made by a small group to destroy the Indo-Trinidadian cultural practices that formed part of the school's activities," one pupil said.
Devant Maharaj, spokesperson for the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha, said students have reported the incident. He said a large number of students attending the school belonged to the Hindu religion and while a decision was made to remove the jhandis, symbols of other religions remained. "The school is a part of a multi-ethnic, multi-religious community. It is where we teach children the pluralism of Trinidad and Tobago. If the authorities allow the jhandis to be removed, they would be creating a breeding ground for intolerance among the children," he said.