Tamil Nadu teacher hits student for not reciting Hindi poem, suspended | India News

CHENNAI: A Hindi teacher at Bhavans Rajaji Vidyashram School in Kilpauk was suspended for allegedly hitting a Class III student for failing to recite a Hindi poem.
According to a written grievance submitted by the student’s mother and father to the varsity administration, the teacher additionally threatened to bar him from getting into the varsity.
Following the grievance, the varsity administration took motion towards the teacher.
TOI reached out to the student’s mum or dad, who mentioned, “The incident happened a couple of days back. He was disturbed that day. We requested the school to take action, and we believe they will act in favour of the child.” Principal P G Subramanian did not reply to TOI’s queries.
The director of personal colleges M Palanisamy mentioned he has but to look at the matter. “I will speak with the school management and release a report on Monday,” he mentioned.
CBSE maintains a strict “zero tolerance” coverage in direction of any type of violence by academics towards college students. The board’s pointers emphasize that corporal punishment is strictly prohibited, and any bodily, verbal, or emotional abuse can result in disciplinary motion, together with suspension or dismissal of the teacher.
Dharani Prabha, member of students-parents welfare affiliation mentioned, “Schools are required to establish mechanisms for reporting and addressing such incidents, ensuring child safety. School management committees have to regularly review such concerns and ensure child safety”.
Teachers are anticipated to foster a supportive studying setting and should not deliberately expose college students to embarrassment or disappointment, mentioned Prabha.