Watch: India's Kendriya Vidyalaya teacher suspended for anti-Bihar remarks, faces calls for termination

Jehanabad: A teacher from Kendriya Vidyalaya in Bihar’s Jehanabad was suspended on Wednesday after a video of her making derogatory remarks about the state went viral on social media.

The teacher, identified as Deepali, expressed frustration over her posting in Jehanabad, stating that she would accept any location in the country except Bihar. In the video, she mentioned preferring West Bengal, South Indian states, Himachal Pradesh, Goa, or Ladakh over Bihar.

Her comments triggered widespread outrage, prompting swift action from the district administration. On Wednesday, the Deputy Commissioner of the Central School Organisation, Patna, invoked Section 10 of the 1965 Central Civil Services Act to suspend her with immediate effect.

During her suspension, Deepali has been directed to report to the Central School headquarters in Masrakh block of Saran district. She has also been instructed not to leave the headquarters without the principal’s permission.

Jehanabad’s Kendriya Vidyalaya principal distanced himself from the controversy, calling it her personal matter. However, local residents and officials strongly condemned her remarks, emphasizing the importance of professionalism and respect in public service roles.

The controversy has intensified, with political leaders demanding stricter action. Samastipur MP Shambhavi Choudhary wrote to the Commissioner of Kendriya Vidyalaya, urging firm measures. She later confirmed on X that the teacher had been suspended immediately and thanked the Central School administration for their prompt response. Calling Deepali’s comments "condemnable," she stressed that such behavior should not be tolerated.

Meanwhile, former MLA Rahul Sharma has taken a stronger stance, writing to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and demanding the teacher’s termination. “People like her spread societal distortions that negatively impact our children’s future. Strict action is needed to ensure such individuals do not remain in teaching roles,” Sharma stated.

The incident has sparked outrage across Bihar, with growing pressure on Kendriya Vidyalaya officials and the state administration to consider permanent dismissal rather than just a suspension.