Rajasthan Teacher Suspended For Asking Tribal Women Not To Wear Mangalsutra

Officials said on Thursday that action had been taken against the teacher for violating the Rajasthan Conduct Rules and tarnishing the Education Department's image.

The Rajasthan Education department has suspended a female teacher Maneka Damor for asking tribal women not to apply sindoor and wear a Mangalsutra, officials said here.

Officials said on Thursday that action had been taken against the teacher for violating the Rajasthan Conduct Rules and tarnishing the Education Department's image.

At a mega rally held on July 19 at the Mangarh Dham in Banswara, Ms Damor had said that tribal women should not follow what the Pandits say.