Watch: Spelling Fail by Government Teacher Triggers Backlash in India
A government school teacher in Chhattisgarh state in India has become the focus of social media attention after a video surfaced showing him struggling to spell basic English words. The incident has raised fresh concerns about the quality of education in public schools.
The viral video shows the English teacher being asked to write the word “Eleven” on the blackboard. However, instead of the correct spelling, he wrote “Aivene.” The confusion didn’t end there — when asked to spell “Nineteen,” he reportedly wrote “Ninithin.”
A viral video has surfaced on social media where a government school teacher is seen spelling "eleven" as "aivene". The video has sparked a debate among netizens about the quality of education in government schools.
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According to Indian media, the video was captured during a surprise inspection at the school. When the visiting officials pointed out the mistakes, the teacher allegedly responded by saying that this was how they taught students.
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The clip spread quickly on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, with users expressing shock and disappointment. Some commenters sarcastically questioned how such individuals are hired to teach English in government schools, while others pointed to deep-rooted flaws in recruitment systems.
Though no official statement has been issued yet, local authorities are reported to have taken notice of the incident. Indian media outlets stated that an inquiry might follow, although no action has been confirmed.
Many online users have linked the video to a wider issue of political influence in teacher appointments, claiming that “recommendation-based” hiring is harming India’s education sector.
