Gonda: In a significant show of unity, several teachers’ organizations have announced a nationwide protest on April 13 against the TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) issue. The decision was taken during a joint meeting held under the banner of the All India Joint Teachers Federation, Gonda, at Jai Café.
The meeting saw participation from representatives of multiple teacher organizations who collectively strategized to oppose what they termed as a “black order” related to TET. Acting on a call from state leadership, the groups resolved to stage protests at district headquarters across the country.
District President of the Primary Teachers Association, Sharad Singh, and Convener of the Teachers’ Struggle Committee, Satish Pandey, stated that despite continuous protests, the government has failed to address the concerns affecting lakhs of teachers. “We have been raising our voices persistently, but there has been no attention to the future of teachers. On April 13, teachers across the country will take to the streets,” they said.
District President of the Uttar Pradesh Junior High School (Pre-Secondary) Teachers Association, Kiran Singh, and ATEWA District President Amar Yadav alleged that teachers are facing unprecedented harassment. They claimed that the imposition of TET is intended to mentally pressure educators.
Echoing similar sentiments, TSCT District Convener Ranjit Singh and Ankit Singh from the Deceased Dependent Teachers Association asserted that teachers across the nation have united against what they described as flawed government policies. “On April 13, teachers will stage protests at district headquarters nationwide,” they affirmed.
The meeting was conducted by Dilip Kumar and addressed by several speakers, including Gaurav Pandey, Pawan Singh, Musheer Siddiqui, Umesh Mishra, Azad Beg, Anoop Singh, Parvez Alam, and Sanjeev Mishra. All speakers urged teachers in Gonda to participate in large numbers in the upcoming protest.
A large number of office bearers and teachers were present at the meeting, including district-level leaders and members of various teacher organizations, reflecting widespread support for the movement.
The planned protest is expected to witness significant participation, highlighting growing discontent among teachers over the TET-related policies and their impact on the profession.
