Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Haryana Suspends Principal After Student Protest
In Haryana, India, some students protested after school hours to support an activist named Sonam Wangchuk.
The government suspended their principal, even though an investigation found the principal wasn't involved.
The students apologized, and local people are supporting the principal, saying the suspension isn't fair.
The principal says he didn't know about the protest and it happened after school.
15 girl students protested in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk after school hours.
The principal was suspended despite an inquiry finding no staff involvement.
The protest went viral on social media, prompting government action.
Local residents and social organizations support the principal and demand his reinstatement.
The students apologized and assured no repeat of such incidents.
- Who
- Students of Government Senior Secondary School, Kanina Mandi, and Haryana government officials
- What
- Suspension of the school principal after students protested in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk
- When
- July 17, 2026 (protest), July 21, 2026 (suspension)
- Where
- Kanina, Mahendragarh district, Haryana
- Why
- The protest went viral on social media, prompting government action despite no staff involvement.
Government Action
Principal's Defense
Suspension Justification
Government Action
The government suspended the principal due to the protest's visibility and potential disruption, despite the protest occurring after school hours.
Principal's Defense
The principal denies any involvement and states the protest was organized by students independently after school hours.
Community Support
Government Action
The government's action is seen as a necessary measure to maintain discipline and authority.
Principal's Defense
Local residents and social organizations support the principal, questioning the fairness of the suspension.
- Date of Incident
- July 17, 2026
- Location
- Kanina, Mahendragarh district, Haryana
- Number of Students Involved
- 15
- Principal's Name
- Naresh Kaushik
- Inquiry Committee Head
- Block Education Officer (BEO)
- Suspension Rule
- Rule 5 of the Haryana Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 2016