Nawanshahr, November 7 (Jatinder Pal Singh Kaler):- Teachers of Nawanshahr district affiliated with the NSQF Vocational Teacher Front Punjab observed a Black Diwali by waving black flags in protest against the Punjab Government’s failure to fulfil its promises.
On this occasion, members of the Front said that the promises made by the Punjab Government to employees over the past five years had still not been fulfilled. Teachers had hoped that the government would bring some good news for them on the occasion of Diwali and take concrete decisions regarding the regularisation of contractual employees, ensuring job security and increasing salaries. However, they have been left disappointed.
The Front leaders stated that approximately 18 meetings, including meetings with the government, the Education Department and the sub-committee, had been held so far. However, every time, nothing concrete had emerged apart from assurances and promises. Important demands of the teachers, including job security, absorption into the department and salary hikes, remain pending.
As a result, even on the joyful festival of Diwali, the teachers held black flags in their hands and expressed their protest against the government. The teachers said that they have been continuously performing their duties in schools with complete dedication and honesty, but the government is not paying serious attention to their demands.
Finally, the Front members warned the Punjab Government and the Education Department that if a concrete solution to the teachers’ demands was not provided soon, the Front would launch an intensified struggle and announce further actions in the coming days. The Punjab Government and the Education Department would be entirely responsible for the consequences.
