Madhya Pradesh School Education Minister Vijay Shah had directed private schools in Satna district to ensure the students answer their roll call with 'Jai Hind' instead of the traditional 'Yes Sir/Madam' from October 1.

If the "experiment" turns out to be successful, Shah said he seek permission from Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to implement the new method of roll call across the BJP-ruled state.

"For now, this is just a suggestion. We hope they will adhere to it since it relates to patriotism," Shah told news agency ANI.

The BJP, which governs Madhya Pradesh as well as at the Centre, has often been accused of pursuing a right-wing agenda in educational institutions.

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Jai Hind, not Yes Sir/Madam in school roll call: MP Education Minister's 'experiment' in Satna

If the "experiment" turns out to be successful, Shah said he seek permission from Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to implement the new method of roll call across the BJP-ruled state.