Karnataka Suspends Two Teachers for Attending RSS Event: Pralhad Joshi Slams Congress Govt, Demands Reinstatement
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The political climate in Karnataka has heated up following the suspension of two government school teachers for allegedly participating in a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) 'path sanchalan' (march) programme. The decision by the Congress-led state administration has sparked a fierce political showdown, with the ruling dispensation defending its disciplinary rules while the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on the government's priorities.
Education Department Action Sparks Controversy
The Karnataka Education Department initiated disciplinary proceedings and suspended Guru Raj Joshi and Anna Saheb Deshmukh, two educators stationed in the Yadgir district, pending a formal departmental inquiry. According to state authorities, the action was taken because the teachers took part in a public route march organized by the RSS, which officials claim violates conduct guidelines for government servants regarding participation in activities of registered organizations not explicitly sanctioned under specific service rules.
Political Backlash: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Demands Reinstatement
The suspension has drawn sharp reactions from top BJP leaders. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi strongly condemned the move, accusing the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government of acting out of political "hatred" and vindictiveness. Calling the suspension entirely unjustified, Joshi demanded that the state immediately revoke the order and reinstate the teachers. Turning the tables on the government, Joshi also questioned its administrative focus amid ongoing controversies, pointing to the disappearance of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, who faces allegations of massive irregularities within the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). "Is the government's primary job to track down missing officials involved in corruption or to target and suspend teachers for attending RSS activities?" Joshi questioned while speaking to reporters.
Home Minister Priyank Kharge Defends State Action
Defending the administration's stance, Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge backed the suspension and questioned the propriety of government employees participating in events hosted by an "other registered organisation," alluding to the ideological positioning of the RSS. The state government maintains that public servants must strictly adhere to neutrality and service conduct rules. As the debate intensifies, the clash between administrative regulations and political friction continues to draw national attention, highlighting ongoing ideological fault lines in state governance.
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