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Education
Karnataka Suspends Two Government School Teachers Over RSS March Participation
✍️ India Today
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 08:48 AM
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The Karnataka government has suspended two state‑run school teachers for taking part in Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marches, citing violation of service rules.
The state education department in Karnataka announced the suspension of two government school teachers after confirming their involvement in recent Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marches. The action was taken under the state's service conduct code, which restricts government employees from engaging in political activities while on duty.
According to the department's statement, the teachers participated in the rallies without prior permission, prompting an internal inquiry that concluded the conduct was incompatible with the neutral stance expected of public servants. The suspension will remain in effect pending a final decision from the higher authorities.
The move reflects the government's broader effort to enforce disciplinary norms among its employees and maintain the secular character of public institutions. No further details on the teachers' identities or the specific locations of the marches were disclosed.
Education officials have urged other staff members to adhere strictly to the code of conduct, emphasizing that any political affiliation must not interfere with their professional responsibilities.
The suspension underscores the delicate balance between individual political expression and the obligations of civil service personnel in India.
According to the department's statement, the teachers participated in the rallies without prior permission, prompting an internal inquiry that concluded the conduct was incompatible with the neutral stance expected of public servants. The suspension will remain in effect pending a final decision from the higher authorities.
The move reflects the government's broader effort to enforce disciplinary norms among its employees and maintain the secular character of public institutions. No further details on the teachers' identities or the specific locations of the marches were disclosed.
Education officials have urged other staff members to adhere strictly to the code of conduct, emphasizing that any political affiliation must not interfere with their professional responsibilities.
The suspension underscores the delicate balance between individual political expression and the obligations of civil service personnel in India.