Schoolchildren participate in TVK function; Education department launches inquiry

The Tamil Nadu School Education Department is investigating a headmaster who allegedly brought government schoolchildren to a political event hosted by the TVK party. The incident has sparked criticism from rival political factions and prompted an official inquiry by the Chief Educational Officer.
Why it matters
It raises concerns regarding the politicization of educational institutions and the use of minors in political activities.
The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has begun an inquiry into an allegation that some government schoolchildren were made to attend a function organised by the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Sunday (June 7, 2026).
The report neutrally documents the allegations, the political backlash, and the subsequent administrative response.
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