Two teachers suspended in Yadgir for participating in RSS events

The Education Department in India has suspended two government schoolteachers in the Yadgir district for attending events organized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Deputy Director Channabasappa Mudhol issued the suspension orders on August 20. The teachers involved are Gururaj Joshi, who teaches at the Government Girls High School in Hunsagi, and Annasaheb Deshmukh, who teaches at the Government Primary School in Kuppi village in Shorapur taluk.

The suspension came after the teachers participated in the RSS's Pathsanchalan events held in Talikote, Vijayapura district, on October 10, and Hunsagi, Yadgir district, on October 12, 2025. The department's order clearly states that their involvement in these events violates Rules 3(1)(2)(3), 5, and 7 of the Karnataka Civil Services (Conduct) Rules 2021, which they accuse of dereliction of duty.

Both educators are now required to strictly follow government service protocols for the duration of their suspension. This disciplinary action follows a complaint by Jummanna Gudimani, the district president of the Ambedkar Swabhimani Sene in Yadgir, to the then Minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, and the State government.