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In-service Teachers in Andhra Pradesh Launch Indefinite Hunger Strike
The Andhra Pradesh United Teachers Federation has announced an indefinite hunger strike beginning September 4 to protest mandatory Teacher Eligibility Tests for in-service educators. The agitation marks an escalation in the ongoing dispute over the testing requirements.
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Teachers' unions in Andhra Pradesh have intensified their campaign against the implementation of the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for in-service educators, with the Andhra Pradesh United Teachers Federation (APUTF) announcing an indefinite hunger strike from September 4.
The decision represents a significant escalation in the mounting agitation against the state's policy mandating that serving teachers sit for the TET examination. The federation has cited concerns about the feasibility and fairness of requiring experienced educators to undertake the standardized test.
The strike announcement comes amid growing opposition from teaching communities across the state, with multiple organizations voicing objections to the government's directive. The indefinite nature of the protest underscores the determination of the unions to secure a reversal or modification of the policy.
Education officials have not yet responded to the federation's latest move. The proposed hunger strike is expected to draw significant participation from teachers across various schools and institutions in Andhra Pradesh, potentially affecting classroom activities in the state.