Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Chhattisgarh Teacher Suspended Over Dog Name Question
A teacher in Chhattisgarh, India, was suspended because a question in a school exam upset some people.
The question was about a dog's name and one of the options was 'Ram'.
This is a problem because 'Ram' is a name for a very important god in Hinduism.
The teacher said it was a mistake and she didn't mean to offend anyone.
Some people protested and demanded that the teacher be punished.
The school is also taking action against another teacher who was supposed to check the exam questions.
The teacher who made the mistake said she is sorry and will be more careful in the future.
A Chhattisgarh headmistress was suspended over a controversial question in a Class IV English exam.
The question asked for a dog's name and included 'Ram' as an option, offending Hindu sentiments.
A five-member committee investigated the incident, leading to the suspension of the headmistress and disciplinary action against the moderator.
The headmistress admitted the mistake, stating it was unintentional and expressed regret.
Protests by right-wing outfits demanded the arrest and dismissal of those responsible for the question.
- Who
- Shikha Soni (Headmistress), Namrata Verma (Moderator), DEO Raipur, Vishwa Hindu Parishad
- What
- Suspension of a teacher and disciplinary action against a moderator over a controversial question in a Class IV English exam
- When
- Recently during half-yearly examinations, with actions taken on Saturday
- Where
- Chhattisgarh, India, specifically in the Raipur division and Mahasamund district
- Why
- A question in an English exam listed 'Ram' as an option for a dog's name, which is considered offensive as Lord Ram is a revered deity in Hinduism
Protestors
School Officials
Severity of Punishment
Protestors
Demanded the arrest and dismissal of those responsible for the question.
School Officials
Suspended the headmistress and initiated disciplinary proceedings against the moderator.
- Location
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Involved Parties
- Shikha Soni (Headmistress), Namrata Verma (Moderator), DEO Raipur, Vishwa Hindu Parishad
- Question
- What is the name of Mona's dog?
- Controversial Option
- Ram
- Action Taken
- Suspension of Headmistress, Disciplinary Proceedings for Moderator
- Protestors
- Vishwa Hindu Parishad
- Committee
- Five-member inquiry committee
Sources
Dog name 'Ram': Chhattisgarh teacher suspended over question paper row
Missing letter leads to headmistress’s suspension after exam question ‘hurts religious sentiment’ in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh: 'Ram' Listed As Dog's Name In Class IV Exam Sparks Row; School Headmistress Suspended
Chhattisgarh: School Headmistress Suspended For Turning Ramu into Ram
'Ram' Listed Option To Dog's Name Query In Chhattisgarh Exam Paper, Head Staff Suspended
