Controversy Erupts: 32 Kaparada Teachers Receive Notice for Celebrating with Asharam’s Photos

Controversy Arises Over Celebration of Parents’ Day with Asaram’s Photo in Kaprada Taluka Schools

In three government schools of Kaprada Taluka, there was a significant controversy during the celebration of Parents’ Day with Asaram’s photo on Valentine’s Day. The dispute led to an investigation by the education department, which sought clarification from the teachers involved in the event. However, as satisfactory responses were not received, notices have been issued to 32 teachers on Wednesday, after nine months of issuing the notice.

In Valsad district, every year on Valentine’s Day, followers of Asaram organize a program to celebrate Parents’ Day in honor of Asaram and his son Naransai, who is currently in jail. During a practice session in a school affiliated with Asaram, a teacher, who is also a devotee of Asaram, reportedly rebuked another teacher in the teachers’ union meeting for not showing enthusiasm towards Asaram Bapu. This led to a heated argument, and the teacher who is a follower of Asaram was honored during the Parents’ Day celebration by putting up Asaram’s photo. As part of the program, students were instructed to attend school with their parents and worship their mothers and fathers. The teacher, who is a devotee of Asaram, allegedly put Asaram’s photo and performed rituals during the Parents’ Day program.

This incident caught the attention of the taluka primary education officer, who initiated an inquiry and found that the teacher, in accordance with the orders of Acharya Asaram, had arranged for the Parents’ Day program with Asaram’s photo. The investigation revealed that during the Parents’ Day program, students worshipped their mothers and fathers with Asaram’s photo. In light of these findings, notices have been issued to 32 teachers, and the investigation into the celebration is ongoing.

Controversial Celebration of Parents’ Day with Asaram’s Photo in Kaprada Taluka Schools Leads to Notices for 32 Teachers

In a case reported to the government in February of last year, controversies arose over the celebration of Parents’ Day with Asaram’s photo in three government schools in Kaprada Taluka. Similar incidents, where teachers were transferred out of the district, occurred in Mahisagar. However, in Mahisagar, the District Education Officer (DEO) did not take any action against the teachers, and no further proceedings were conducted. A recent petition has resulted in notices being issued to 32 teachers, indicating that more action may follow. In B.B. Bariya, the Primary Education Officer of Valsad, teachers were allegedly involved in the worship of Asaram’s photo during Parents’ Day celebrations. The controversy has stirred unrest among the teachers, and further developments are awaited as notices have been sent to the concerned individuals.

More Notices Issued Following Another Application

In a case reported to the government in February of last year, similar incidents of teachers being transferred out of the district occurred in Mahisagar. However, in Mahisagar, the District Education Officer (DEO) did not take any action against the teachers, leading to no disciplinary measures. Presently, additional notices have been issued to teachers following another application. In B.B. Bariya, the Primary Education Officer of Valsad, teachers are facing more scrutiny, and the situation is evolving as further notices have been sent to the concerned individuals.