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Education
Chhattisgarh School Principal Sacked for Distributing Asaram‑Related Booklets to Students
✍️ NDTV
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 12:05 PM
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The education department in Chhattisgarh has removed a school principal after he handed out booklets linked to convicted preacher Asaram to his pupils.
The Chhattisgarh education department announced the dismissal of a senior secondary school principal after an internal probe revealed that he had distributed pamphlets associated with Asaram, the self‑styled godman convicted of sexual offences. The booklets, which were handed out during school hours, reportedly contained content praising Asaram and his teachings, prompting immediate concerns about the suitability of such material in an academic setting.
Department officials said the action was taken to uphold the integrity of the education system and to protect students from exposure to extremist or controversial ideologies. The principal, whose name was not disclosed, had been serving at the school for several years before the incident came to light.
The move follows increasing scrutiny of educational institutions across India after several cases of teachers and administrators promoting fringe or criminal figures. The department has directed all schools in the state to review teaching material and report any similar violations.
No criminal charges have been filed against the principal at this stage, but the dismissal serves as a warning to other educators about the strict enforcement of content guidelines. Parents and local community leaders have welcomed the decision, emphasizing the need for a safe and neutral learning environment.
The education department will conduct a broader audit of school curricula and extracurricular content to ensure compliance with national educational standards and to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
Department officials said the action was taken to uphold the integrity of the education system and to protect students from exposure to extremist or controversial ideologies. The principal, whose name was not disclosed, had been serving at the school for several years before the incident came to light.
The move follows increasing scrutiny of educational institutions across India after several cases of teachers and administrators promoting fringe or criminal figures. The department has directed all schools in the state to review teaching material and report any similar violations.
No criminal charges have been filed against the principal at this stage, but the dismissal serves as a warning to other educators about the strict enforcement of content guidelines. Parents and local community leaders have welcomed the decision, emphasizing the need for a safe and neutral learning environment.
The education department will conduct a broader audit of school curricula and extracurricular content to ensure compliance with national educational standards and to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.