Upadhyay stressed that his objection is not directed against the English language or English rhymes in general, but rather the underlying messages they may convey.

While delivering his speech, Minister Yogendra Upadhyaya also urged teachers to build a system that imparts values alongside the curriculum. Referring to India's ancient 'Guru-Shishya parampara ...

Uttar Pradesh higher education minister Yogendra Upadhyaya says rhymes rooted in Western culture fail to impart moral or cultural values ...