Teachers’ Statewide Agitation Intensifies
Teachers across Andhra Pradesh staged massive protests against the Chandrababu Naidu-led government, alleging that it has failed to fulfill the promises made to employees and teachers before the elections. Large rallies, demonstrations, and collectorate sieges were organized across district headquarters, with teachers demanding the immediate implementation of long-pending service and financial benefits.
Teacher unions asserted that their agitation would continue until the government addressed their demands, including the announcement of the 12th Pay Revision Commission (PRC), sanction of 30% Interim Relief (IR), release of pending Dearness Allowances (DAs), clearance of salary arrears, and exemption from the in-service Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).
Massive Rallies and Collectorate Protests Across the State
Teacher associations organized coordinated protests in all districts of Andhra Pradesh. Thousands of teachers marched in rallies to district collectorates, raising slogans and holding placards against the government’s alleged inaction.
Protesters expressed anger that even after more than a year in office, the government had not provided clarity on implementing the commitments made to employees during the election campaign. They accused the administration of ignoring teachers’ concerns instead of resolving their long-pending issues.
Key Demands Raised by Teacher Unions
The protesting teacher unions placed several major demands before the government, including:
- Immediate announcement of the 12th Pay Revision Commission (12th PRC).
- Sanction of 30% Interim Relief (IR) without further delay.
- Release of all pending Dearness Allowances (DAs).
- Immediate payment of all outstanding salary arrears and financial dues.
- A clear government decision granting exemption from the in-service Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).
- Early resolution of all pending service-related issues affecting teachers.
Teachers Question Government Over Election Promises
Teacher leaders questioned what had happened to the assurances made by the Chandrababu Naidu government before the elections. They alleged that although the government had promised to prioritize employees’ and teachers’ welfare, it had failed to act after assuming office.
According to the unions, delays in implementing PRC, DA payments, salary arrears, and other service-related benefits have created widespread dissatisfaction among teachers. They urged the government to stop delaying decisions and fulfill its commitments without further postponement.
“Agitation Will Continue Until Our Issues Are Resolved”
Teacher union leaders warned that the protests would intensify if the government continued to ignore their demands. They said district-level demonstrations would soon expand into a larger statewide movement unless meaningful discussions were initiated.
The unions maintained that they would not retreat until the rights of teachers and government employees were protected and called upon the government to immediately begin negotiations.
Teachers Vow to Continue Protest Until Promises Are Fulfilled
Teacher organizations reiterated that the government must urgently respond to their key demands, including the implementation of the 12th PRC, 30% Interim Relief, release of pending DAs, payment of arrears, and exemption from the in-service TET.
They said the unified statewide agitation has significantly increased pressure on the government and made it clear that the movement would continue with greater intensity until all election promises made to teachers are fulfilled. The unions warned that the government should no longer delay addressing their grievances and affirmed their commitment to continue the struggle until justice is delivered.
