Chhapra: In the run-up to the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections, the Saran District Administration has intensified its vigilance to ensure strict adherence to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). As part of these efforts, the District Education Officer has suspended three teachers with immediate effect and initiated departmental action against them for engaging in political activities. FIRs have also been registered against all three for violating the MCC.
According to officials, the first case involves Priyanka Kumari, a teacher at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Chhapra. An inquiry found that she participated in a media program titled “Who Will Be the Chief Minister”, during which she expressed political opinions — a clear violation of the MCC. Government employees are prohibited from taking part in political events or expressing support for any candidate or party.
The second case pertains to Surendra Kumar Singh, Principal of Madhya Vidyalaya Ratanpura, Chhapra Sadar. The investigation revealed that he also took part in the same media program and engaged in political discussions with representatives of various parties. Following the findings, an FIR was lodged against him, and he has been suspended with immediate effect.
In the third case, Chandramohan Kumar Singh, a Panchayat teacher at the newly established Primary School in Dhenukki, Deoria, Jalalpur, was found to have used social media to appeal for votes in favor of a particular candidate. The administration treated this as an attempt to unduly influence the election process. Consequently, an FIR has been filed, and the District Education Officer has directed the Block Development Officer, Jalalpur, and the Panchayat Secretary, Deoria Jalalpur, to ensure his suspension and initiate departmental proceedings.
District officials stated that such actions are part of ongoing efforts to maintain the integrity of the election process and ensure that government employees remain politically neutral. The administration has reiterated that any violation of the Model Code of Conduct will be dealt with strictly in accordance with law.
