Teachers involved in politics come under scrutiny
Summary
The Ministry of Education and Sports has intensified monitoring of community school teachers involved in political activities and told education units to take action if the law is violated. The move follows reports of teachers attending Nepali Congress convention events and posting photos on social media.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Education and Sports has ordered all 77 Education Development and Coordination Units to monitor community school teachers’ involvement in political party programmes.
- Authorities have been told to coordinate with local levels and take disciplinary action, including withholding promotions or grade increments, if violations of education regulations are established.
- The ministry says it has received photos of teachers from several districts taking part in political conventions, while the Nepal Teachers’ Federation says such behavior undermines the dignity of the profession.
- Officials say mere attendance at a party event is not enough for punishment; investigators must assess the teacher’s role and legal evidence.
