Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Principal Suspended for Republic Day Feast on Waste Paper
In a government school in Madhya Pradesh, students were given a special lunch for Republic Day on pieces of paper torn from their notebooks.
This made many people angry, and a video of the incident went viral.
The school's acting principal, Sushil Kumar Tripathy, was suspended because he did not organize the event properly.
The local authorities, including the district collector and division commissioner, took serious note of the incident and ordered an investigation.
They also said that strict action would be taken against those responsible.
Acting principal Sushil Kumar Tripathy suspended for serving Republic Day feast on waste paper.
Incident occurred at Government High School in Bhatgaon village, Maihar district.
Meal consisted of 'puri and halwa' served on torn notebook pages.
Local administration ordered a probe and strict action against responsible parties.
Viral video of the incident triggered public outrage.
- Who
- Acting principal Sushil Kumar Tripathy and students of Government High School, Bhatgaon
- What
- Students were served a Republic Day feast on waste paper
- When
- January 26
- Where
- Government High School, Bhatgaon village, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Due to negligence in organizing the event, leading to public outrage and investigation
- Location
- Bhatgaon village, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- January 26
- School
- Government High School, Bhatgaon
- Meal Served
- Puri and halwa
- Action Taken
- Suspension of acting principal Sushil Kumar Tripathy
- Authorities Involved
- Rewa division commissioner B S Jamod, Maihar district collector Rani Batad
- Reason for Suspension
- Negligence in organizing the Republic Day lunch program
- Public Reaction
- Public outrage and viral video of the incident