Spiritual Leader's "Past Lives" Speech In 2 Chennai Schools Sparks Row

Following a public uproar, the school education department transferred two headmistresses at whose schools the controversial speaker had addressed students

An alleged superstitious speech by a spiritual orator Maha Vishnu at two government schools in Chennai has triggered a controversy and a debate over spirituality and superstition in schools.

In a video NDTV couldn't independently verify, Maha Vishnu is seen and heard saying that misdeeds in past birth is responsible for deformities and disabilities in the present birth. A differently abled male teacher is seen objecting to the speech. Maha Vishnu is also seen arguing with the teacher and justifying his comments.

Following a public uproar, the school education department transferred two headmistresses at whose schools the controversial speaker had addressed students.