UP headmaster asked for money for Independence Day celebrations, suspended

Last Update: 10 August 2022, 12:26 IST

The headmaster of a primary school in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district has been suspended for allegedly asking students to pay money for the national flag. (representative image)

Action was taken against the headmaster Brajesh Kumar by the Basic Education Officer (BSA) after the video of the incident went viral on social media on Saturday.

The headmaster of a primary school in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district has been suspended for allegedly asking students to pay for the national flag and celebrating the country’s 75th Independence Day.

Action was taken against the headmaster Brajesh Kumar by the Basic Education Officer (BSA) after the video of the incident went viral on social media on Saturday.

In the video, which was shot after the morning prayer at a school in Budhaich village, Kumar can be heard asking the students to bring Rs 15 for the Independence Day celebrations, he said in a statement issued by the state government and the chief minister. was as per order. ,

Sandeep Kumar, BSA Hathras, said: The headmaster’s demand of Rs 15 from students to celebrate the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” was illegal. There was no such order. In violation of the dignity of a teacher, he was seen addressing students in jeans and a T-shirt. He has been suspended.”

The BSA further said that a detailed inquiry has been ordered into the allegations against him under Section 7 of the Uttar Pradesh Government Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1999.

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