ALIGARH (Uttar Pradesh): An assistant teacher in Aligarh district has been suspended for allegedly opposing the singing of the National Anthem and Vande Mataram during the morning assembly at a government school. The incident took place at the Shahpur Qutub Upper Primary School, creating a stir among staff and students.
According to reports, during the school’s morning prayer session, assistant teacher Samshul Hasan reportedly refused to participate in the recitation of the National Anthem and Vande Mataram and objected to its recitation. His conduct was deemed as indisciplined and disrespectful toward national symbols.
Taking the incident seriously, the Basic Education Officer (BSA) of Aligarh, Rakesh Kumar Singh, ordered the immediate suspension of the officer. The BSA stated that the

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