Physical education-trained unemployed candidates continued their sit-in at the Education Directorate in Nanurkhera, Dehradun, on Sunday, marking the 123rd day of their protest. The demonstrators are seeking government action on appointments and related service demands.
The group has been observing a relay hunger strike since the 108th day of the demonstration. Its members say they have been waiting for appointments since 2006.
Key demands of the protesters
Jagdish Chandra Pandey, the state president of the protesting group, said the government had not yet taken a decision on their demands. The candidates are seeking physical education teacher appointments from primary schools through intermediate-level institutions.
They have also called for the creation of exercise lecturer s in government inter colleges. Another demand is relaxation in the upper age limit for eligible trained candidates.
The protest places the long-standing appointment issue before the state education authorities. The available information does not indicate that the government has accepted the demands or announced a decision.
Warning of a stronger movement
Pandey warned that the agitation would be intensified if the government did not take a decision soon. The protesters have therefore continued both the sit-in and the relay hunger strike while awaiting action on their demands.
The demonstration is taking place at the Education Directorate in Nanurkhera, Dehradun. No further details about a government response or a proposed appointment schedule were provided.
Conclusion
The BPEd and MPEd-trained candidates remain on protest after 123 days, seeking school appointments, lecturer s, and age-limit relaxation. They have warned of intensifying the movement if no decision is taken soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where is the protest taking place?
The sit-in is being held at the Education Directorate in Nanurkhera, Dehradun.
Q. How long has the protest continued?
The protest continued for 123 days as of Sunday.
Q. When did the relay hunger strike begin?
The protesters have been on a relay hunger strike since the 108th day of the demonstration.
Q. How long have the trained candidates been waiting for appointments?
They have been waiting for appointments since 2006.
Q. What appointments are the protesters seeking?
They are seeking physical education teacher appointments in primary schools through intermediate-level institutions.
Q. What other demands have been raised?
The group wants exercise lecturer s created in government inter colleges and relaxation in the age limit.
Q. Who stated the protesters’ demands?
State president Jagdish Chandra Pandey stated the demands and warned that the movement could be intensified.
