India, Nov. 30 -- Hours after ordering Rajasthan schools to observe the day of the Babri Masjid demolition as Shaurya Diwas, the education department on Sunday morning suspended its order.

"The day when Babri Masjid was demolished (December 6) will be celebrated as Shaurya Diwas across all government and private schools. The students, on this day, will participate in various cultural events that will enrich their sense of patriotism and nationalism," the Secondary School Education Directorate (Bikaner) said in an order issued last night.

"Ram is an ideal figure of Indian culture and the Ram Mandir movement is the pride of our country that reminds us of our great sacrifices, valour, and sense of unity for this country. Students will be i...