US varsity says it is not attempting to ban religious symbols

April 28, 2015 00:28

The George Washington University here today said it is not attempting to ban religious symbols after reports emerged that the prestigious varsity is contemplating a ban on swastika, a sacred symbol for Hindus and Buddhists.

"The university has not banned nor is it attempting to ban religious symbols. Student organisations and individual students are free to examine and to discuss all questions of interest to them and to express opinions publicly and privately," George Washington University's Office said in a statement.

The comments came after media reports said that the university may ban swastika as the symbol as it resembles the Nazi symbol and could hurt the sensibilities of some Jewish students.

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