Jobless teachers gherao BJP's Gajendra Shekhawat in Fazilka

Fazilka, January 2

Union Minister and incharge of Punjab BJP poll campaign Gajendra Shekhawat today faced the wrath of unemployed ETT teachers in Fazilka today. The protesters gheraoed the meeting venue.

They blocked the way by lying in front of the minister’s vehicle. ETT, TET-pass Employed Teachers’ Union leader Pawan Kamboj alleged they were thrashed and dragged by the police. After sustained efforts of about half an hour, police prersonnel were able to clear the road and manage to escort the minister out to safety. Some protesters also tore the posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi installed outside the venue.

Kamboj claimed the High Court had announced that no other qualified person could be recruited against the ETT post, but the National Council for Teachers Education (NCTE) failed to implement the orders of the court. “They just had sought support from Shekhawat to meet the Union Education Minister in this regard, but were meted out with a callous attitude, resulting in protest”, said Kamboj. — OC

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