Archive · 14 Nov 2025
UP Teacher Suspended for Refusing to Sing Vande Mataram
A teacher in India named Shamsul Hasan was suspended because he didn't want to sing a song called 'Vande Mataram' during the school's morning assembly.
He told the principal that singing this song goes against his religious beliefs.
He also mentioned that some Muslim families might not like the song being sung at school.
Other teachers and school officials said that during the argument, he also misbehaved with his colleagues.
Hasan, however, denied misbehaving and said he only suggested that the school should talk to parents first before making everyone sing the new song.
An investigation was done, and based on the findings, he was suspended.
The education department is looking into the matter further.
A government school teacher, Shamsul Hasan, was suspended for objecting to the singing of 'Vande Mataram'.
The incident occurred during the morning assembly at Government Higher Secondary School in Shahpur Qutub area.
Hasan reportedly stated that singing 'Vande Mataram' conflicted with his religious beliefs and suggested consulting families with potential reservations.
School authorities and colleagues alleged that Hasan also misbehaved with them during an argument.
Hasan denied misbehaving and claimed he only questioned the new practice and proposed consultation.
- Who
- Shamsul Hasan, a government school teacher
- What
- Was suspended after allegedly objecting to the singing of "Vande Mataram" during the morning assembly.
- When
- Wednesday (incident), Thursday (suspension order)
- Where
- Government Higher Secondary School in Shahpur Qutub area, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Allegedly for flouting official directives, misbehaving with colleagues, and hurting religious sentiments.
Teacher's Stance (Shamsul Hasan)
School Authorities/Other Teachers' Stance
Objection to Vande Mataram
Teacher's Stance (Shamsul Hasan)
Shamsul Hasan stated that singing "Vande Mataram" is against the tenets of his religion. He suggested the school should consult families who might have reservations before implementing the song.
School Authorities/Other Teachers' Stance
School authorities and several teachers reported that Hasan objected to the singing of "Vande Mataram" and expressed concern that some Muslim families might object to the song being sung in school. He also allegedly misbehaved with colleagues during the argument.
Reason for Altercation
Teacher's Stance (Shamsul Hasan)
Hasan denied misbehaving with colleagues, stating he only questioned the new practice and suggested consultation.
School Authorities/Other Teachers' Stance
Officials stated that Hasan misbehaved with colleagues during the argument that followed his objection.
- Teacher's Name
- Shamsul Hasan
- School Name
- Government Higher Secondary School
- Location
- Shahpur Qutub area, Uttar Pradesh
- Incident Date
- Wednesday
- Suspension Order Date
- Thursday
- Reason for Suspension
- Alleged objection to singing Vande Mataram, misbehavior with colleagues, and hurting religious sentiments.
