Rajasthan Govt Withholds Dalit Teacher's Salary for 10 Months without due process after suspension.

https://en.themooknayak.com/women-news/rajasthan-govt-withholds-dalit-teachers-salary-for-10-months-after-proclaiming-not-saraswati-the-real-goddess-of-education-is-savitribai-phule

On January 26, 2024, Dalit teacher Hemlata Bairwa opposed placing a Saraswati image on stage at her school’s Republic Day event, asserting Savitribai Phule as the true symbol of education. Her stance sparked backlash, leading to suspension, an FIR against her, and a transfer to a remote location. She later won reinstatement but has faced ongoing challenges, including non-payment of salary since March 2024. Hemlata, a single mother, struggles financially, with her children’s education and household expenses unpaid. She survives on one meal daily and relies on family support. Despite orders for her salary disbursement, delays persist. She also filed an FIR against colleagues for caste-based harassment, but the police have not acted. Hemlata remains resolute, citing constitutional principles and her commitment to honoring Savitribai Phule’s legacy. Meanwhile, departmental inquiries and police investigations into her case are still pending.