Departmental Teacher Suspended for Celebrating Rakshabandhan
On the occasion of Rakshabandhan, a teacher from Mathurapur Middle School in Bihar, Sunil Kumar, was suspended after he made objectionable remarks against the Education Department. The Principal Secretary of the Education Department, KK Pathak, had instructed the cancellation of leave and to keep the schools open on Rakshabandhan, which led to the teacher’s suspension. Kumar’s sister had come to tie Rakhi on that day, and he became emotional seeing her in tears. In a fit of rage, he scolded the department’s instructions and officials, which was caught on video and went viral.
Departmental Action and Suspension
The Education Department’s Establishment DPO recommended the suspension of Sunil Kumar and further departmental action. The teacher was accused of making indecent and objectionable remarks against the departmental instructions and higher officials. The viral video served as evidence for the action taken against him. The Executive Officer of the Municipal Council Khagaria implemented the recommendation and suspended the teacher. The DEO has also sought clarification from Kumar and temporarily postponed his salary.
Protests Against the Education Department’s Action
Teacher leader Manish Singh expressed his disagreement with the suspension, deeming it wrong and unfortunate. He announced that there will be an agitation against the education department in response. Singh emphasized the significance of Rakshabandhan as a festival where sisters tie Rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, and brothers promise to protect their sisters. Traditionally, schools in Bihar have always had a holiday during this festival. However, the Education Department ordered schools to remain open on Rakshabandhan, causing frustration among teachers who wanted to celebrate with their siblings. The action taken against Sunil Kumar and his emotional outburst towards the department’s decision have sparked outrage among teacher organizations in the district.
News Summary:
- Mathurapur Middle School teacher, Sunil Kumar, was suspended after making objectionable remarks against the Education Department’s instructions to cancel leave and keep schools open on Rakshabandhan.
- Sunil Kumar’s emotional outburst, caught on video, went viral, leading to disciplinary action against him.
- The Education Department’s Establishment DPO recommended his suspension and departmental action, accusing him of making indecent remarks against higher officials.
- Teacher organizations in the district, including the Bihar Teachers Union, plan to unite and protest against the department’s decision.
