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News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
‘It Was For Fun': Punjab Govt Officer Records Dance Video With Wife On Duty, Suspended
Last Updated: Punjab School Education Minister said, 'Strict action will be taken against any official found violating rules or failing in their duties.' An education official in Baghapurana, Moga district, was suspended by the Punjab government on Tuesday after a video of him dancing with his wife inside his office went viral on social media. The official, identified as Devi Prasad, was serving as the Block Primary Education Officer (BPEO). His actions were described as professional misconduct. The suspension order was issued by Anindita Mitra, Secretary of School Education, Punjab, on the directions of Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. Punjab BPEO's Dancing Video With Wife The clip surfacing on social media depicts Devi Prasad dancing with his wife inside his office to the hit retro track, Tum Roothi Raho by Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar. It was reportedly uploaded to his wife's YouTube channel. An education department official from Moga, identified as Devi Prasad, has been suspended after his video of dancing with his wife inside office premises went viral. The video was reportedly uploaded on his wife's YouTube channel @IndianExpress @iepunjab @ieeducation_job — Divya Goyal (@divya5521) August 12, 2025 Punjab School Education Minister's Statement Speaking about the incident, Harjot Singh Bains said, 'Strict action will be taken against any official found violating rules or failing in their duties," as quoted by the Indian Express. According to a Senior Moga education department official, Prasad informed authorities that the video was shot in July while he was on election duty. He said that he spent a few hours in his office with his family, during which the video was recorded 'for entertainment purposes only." He stated that his wife runs a YouTube channel, and their children uploaded the video there before it was picked up and shared on social media. 'We are still waiting for his written reply to the showcause notice, which is expected on Wednesday," according to an official. Further, speaking to a local channel shared that he hails from Ferozepur and was on election duty at his Moga office on the day the video was shot. 'My wife had joined me in the office because it was our marriage anniversary. The video was shot just for fun," he explained. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Punjab education official suspended after dance video in office goes viral
A block primary education officer (BPEO) from Punjab's Moga district was suspended Tuesday after a video showing him dancing with his wife inside his office went viral on social media. The Punjab government identified the officer as Devi Prasad, posted in the Baghapurana sub-division. In a statement, the education department said Prasad was suspended 'for his misconduct in viral video,' with the action taken by education secretary Anindita Mitra after minister Harjot Singh Bains intervened. An education department official from Moga, identified as Devi Prasad, has been suspended after his video of dancing with his wife inside office premises went viral. The video was reportedly uploaded on his wife's YouTube channel @IndianExpress @iepunjab @ieeducation_job — Divya Goyal (@divya5521) August 12, 2025 'Strict action will be taken against any official found violating rules or failing in their duties,' Bains said. Moga deputy commissioner Sagar Setia said a showcause notice was issued to Prasad as soon as the video surfaced. The one-minute clip, later shared widely online, shows the officer and his wife performing to the Bollywood song 'Tum roothi raho, main manata rahun, ki inn adaayon pe aur pyaar aata hai.' According to a senior Moga education department official, Prasad told authorities that the video was filmed in July while he was on election duty. He claimed he had spent a few hours in his office with his family, during which the clip was shot 'for entertainment purposes only.' He added that his wife runs a YouTube channel and the video had been uploaded there by their children before it was picked up and circulated on social media. 'We are still waiting for his written reply to the showcause notice, which is expected on Wednesday,' the official said.
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Mohali: Only 2 staffers at Banur block primary education office to oversee 85 schools
Block Primary Education Office (BPEO) in Banur is grappling with an acute shortage of non teaching staff, affecting its ability to manage day-to-day operations and resulting in significant delays in salary disbursement to hundreds of teachers. The office, which oversees 56 primary schools and 29 middle, high, and secondary schools in the block, is currently operating with just two employees (an accountant and a peon), and one block primary education officer. (HT File) The office, which oversees 56 primary schools and 29 middle, high, and secondary schools in the block, is currently operating with just two employees (an accountant and a peon), and one block primary education officer. Of the two staff members, the peon is visually impaired, further limiting workforce capacity. The schools are located in Mohali district and some in Banur. Every month, the disbursal of teachers' salaries is delayed by more than 10 days, causing frustration among the teaching staff. In the 56 primary schools alone, there are nearly 300 teachers who depend on the BPEO for processing their salaries and addressing administrative issues. The office also manages grants and other financial transactions for the 29 middle, high, and secondary schools under its jurisdiction. Currently, the posts of two data entry operators, one mid-day meal coordinator, and one Physical Training Instructor (PTI) remain vacant, further compounding the pressure on the limited staff. 'Each month our salaries are delayed because there's only one accountant managing salary records for over 300 teachers,' said a primary school teacher on condition of anonymity. 'Despite several complaints, no action has been taken.' A senior official at the BPEO confirmed the challenges, stating, 'We have repeatedly written to higher authorities about the urgent need for staff, but no action has been taken so far. The biggest issue we are facing is the consistent delay in salary processing.' When contacted, Gurinder Sodhi, director, Secondary Schools, Punjab, said, 'We will be soon filling the posts as we have already sought report from various BPE offices.'
