Nepal Teachers’ Federation relaunches protests over School Education Bill

Summary

The Nepal Teachers’ Federation has resumed protests against the new School Education Bill, claiming it violates a prior agreement and undermines teachers' rights.

Key Points
  • Nepal Teachers’ Federation relaunched protests over the new School Education Bill.
  • Members submitted formal letters to the Prime Minister, Education Minister, and political party whips.
  • President Laxmi Kishor Subedi criticized the bill for omitting key provisions of a prior agreement.
  • The protests follow a suspended strike in May after a government-union agreement was reached.
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