Headmistress suspended for screening Chief Minister’s function at government school in Karur
A school headmistress in Karur has been suspended for screening a live political event featuring a Chief Minister at her school. The Education Department cited a violation of rules prohibiting political activities within educational institutions.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing tension regarding the separation of politics and public education in India.
The School Education Department has placed under suspension the Headmistress of the Panchayat Union Middle School (Girls) at Krishnarayapuram in Karur for violating the department’s circular issued on July 9 and for negligence of duties.
The action comes hours after a video surfaced on social media showing the live screening of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s visit to Karur on the school premises with students in attendance.
The order stated that S. Malliga was placed under suspension under sub-rule (e) of Rule 17 of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (D&A) Rules. Sharing the suspension order on his X handle, School Education Minister Rajmohan said “it was improper to screen the live broadcast of a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) event for students at a school”.
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