Education Minister Pokharel directs action against teachers involved in political activities
Summary
The Ministry of Education and Sports is moving to act against teachers involved in political activities, with the minister directing monitoring and enforcement across schools nationwide. District education units in Baitadi and Sindhuli have also asked local governments to investigate and take action under existing law.
Key Points
- Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel has directed authorities to take action against teachers involved in political activities.
- The ministry has also ordered monitoring of teachers’ participation in political activities at schools across the country.
- Education units in Baitadi and Sindhuli have asked local governments to investigate teachers and staff seen in political party events.
- The Baitadi directive and a similar Sindhuli letter cited social media and news reports as the basis for concern.
