KATHMANDU: Teachers across Nepal have decided to continue their protest, rejecting the government’s call to postpone their protest amid the start of the new academic year and upcoming national examinations.
The government had urged teachers to return to work, citing the interests of students and parents, and announced that a parliamentary session would be held to address the ongoing issues. However, the teachers—led by the Nepal Teachers’ Federation—expressed anger at what they call the government’s empty assurances and lack of concrete action.
Nanu Maiya Parajuli, Co-Chair and Coordinator of the Federation’s Movement Mobilization Committee, reiterated that the protest will continue, warning educators not to fall for what she termed false rumors and “government conspiracies.”
Writing on Facebook, she accused the government of pushing a “regressive” education bill that undermines public education and violates past agreements made in September 2023.
“This is a decisive movement,” Parajuli stated, calling on all teachers to stand firm, mobilize in Kathmandu, and reject any attempts to dilute the momentum of their struggle.
The continuing protest is expected to severely impact key academic activities, including the student enrollment campaign, the checking of SEE answer sheets, and the upcoming Class 12 national examinations scheduled to begin on April 24.
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