KATHMANDU: Protesting teachers and school employees donated blood on the streets of the Maitighar-Nayabaneshwor road section on Thursday, marking the 23rd consecutive day of their agitation demanding the promulgation of the long-awaited School Education Act.
Chanting slogans, singing songs, and now donating blood, the demonstrators—led by the Nepal Teachers’ Federation—have vowed to continue their protest until the government enacts the new education law.
The movement, which began on April 2, shows no sign of slowing down as frustration grows within the education sector.
Due to the ongoing protest, schools across the country have not been able to start admissions or resume classes, even though the new academic session has already begun. The disruption has also affected the national examination schedule.
The Class 12 exam, which was scheduled to begin today, has been postponed to May 4. Similarly, the evaluation of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) answer sheets has been delayed, creating uncertainty for thousands of students.
The teachers say the delay in passing the School Education Act has left the education sector in limbo, impacting both their professional rights and the academic future of students.
Despite mounting pressure, the government has yet to reach an agreement with the protesting teachers.
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