Nagpur: The Arya Vidya Sabha, which manages Dayanand Arya Kanya Vidyalaya in Nagpur, has firmly denied the allegations made by the school’s suspended principal, Geeta Vikas Harwani. The organization has described her accusations as “baseless, misleading, and an attempt to divert attention from an official inquiry initiated against her.”
In a strong rebuttal issued on Wednesday, the Sabha clarified that the charges of mental harassment allegedly caused by Secretary Rajesh Lalwani and Executive Member Vedprakash Arya are “entirely false.” Supporting the Sabha’s stance, over 30 staff members have reportedly raised concerns about Harwani’s behavior during her tenure. In a video statement, 25 teachers have also spoken out against her, describing the work environment under her leadership as “challenging and distressing.”
The controversy began after Mrs. Harwani’s suspension, following which an inquiry committee was constituted. Instead of cooperating with the investigation, the Sabha claims she approached the Minority Commission with misleading complaints and filed two FIRs, which they allege are part of a “calculated distraction.”
“We stand by the integrity of our inquiry process and will not succumb to external pressure,” said Arya Vidya Sabha in its statement. “We urge Mrs Harwani to present her evidence before the inquiry panel instead of resorting to public defamation and legal tactics.”
The Sabha reiterated its commitment to transparency and fairness, stating that it welcomes any evidence that could assist in a thorough investigation.
This case has stirred significant attention within the city’s educational circles, with many now awaiting the findings of the internal probe.
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