Calcutta boys schools forcefully making children sit during national anthem and song.

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As we all know our new Chief Minister has recently made it compulsory for all schools to sing both the National Anthem and National Song,

in Calcutta Boys' School, students are reportedly made to remain seated while singing the National Anthem and National Song. One boy who stood up was taken outside and punished. Yet, during the CBS anthem, students are made to stand upright with their hands over their hearts as a mark of respect. What message is Principal Raja McGee trying to convey through this contradiction?

Wasn't this also the same school that has repeatedly invited and felicitated Sudip Bandopadhyay time and again for God knows what (perhaps, robbery?!)

I'd also like to add that shortly after the school, which is not air-conditioned, reopened following the summer vacation, a ceiling fan detached today and crashed into my brother's classroom. It struck a student and split his nose in two. This boy's injury was fatal and he was scared to death. Two boys were injured. My brother is traumatised. The very same fan was reportedly reattached immediately afterwards without any substantial repairs or safety inspection.

Meanwhile, the school continues to collect ₹350 and ₹1000 in cash from every student for its Concord fest. If these funds are not being used to improve student welfare and safety, then what exactly is the point?