Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Saturday directed authorities to revoke the suspension of a government school principal over alleged objectionable social media post targeting him.

S Javad, Principal of the Government Model Boys’ Higher Secondary School in Attingal, was suspended on Friday after allegations that he had posted derogatory content against the Chief Minister on social media. The General Education Department order had described the posts as mocking in nature, stating that they created a misleading impression in society and could contribute to political polarisation among students and teachers.

The order had also noted a recommendation from the Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence), which termed the alleged social media activity a serious violation of service rules applicable to government employees.

However, on Saturday, Chief Minister V D Satheesan directed that the suspension be revoked. According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, neither the Chief Minister nor his office had filed any complaint against the principal, and the action had been initiated based on a complaint from an external source.

The statement further highlighted that Javad was due to retire on May 31, with only two days of service remaining at the time the suspension was issued, a factor that was taken into consideration in the decision to withdraw the order.