Bihar School Holiday News:
There has been an uproar in Bihar after the release of the new list of holidays in schools, as ordered by Additional Chief Secretary KK Pathak of the Bihar Education Department. The Teachers’ Union and political parties are strongly reacting to this decision.
The order by KK Pathak has sparked a frenzy on social media, with leaders, teachers, and various organizations condemning it. Teachers’ organizations have been issuing press releases and videos since Wednesday morning to express their disapproval.
Uproar over Giriraj’s tweet
Begusarai MP and Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticized the Bihar government in a tweet. He expressed doubts about the government implementing Sharia law and accused it of canceling holidays for Hindu festivals. The screenshot of his tweet went viral on social media, leading to slogans of Jai Shri Ram being raised.
What did BSTA say?
Members of the Bihar State Teachers Association (BSTA), including State General Secretary Shatrughan Prasad Singh, State Vice President Dr. Suresh Rai, District President Umanand Chaudhary, and District Secretary Ranjit Kumar, have condemned the education department’s order. They find it mentally disturbing for teachers and compare it to a Tughlaqi decree.
Question raised on the logic of the department
Saket Suman, District President of Bihar State Primary Teachers Association, and District Principal Secretary Ram Kalyan Paswan have raised questions about the department’s logic. They argue that government schools have 253 working days, with only 60 days off and 52 days of Sunday/Friday off. They find it unfair for the department to mandate 220 days of classes in Bihar schools.
Accused of misleading
Gopgut Mukesh Kumar Mishra, District President of TET-STET, accuses the education department of misleading people by citing work for 220 days. He condemns the deduction of eight days from the remaining 28 days starting from September this year.
Accused of making fun of faith
Raju Singh, state convenor of TET Elementary Teachers Association, criticizes the department for reducing holidays for Durga Puja, Deepawali, and Mahaparva Chhath. He argues that the department is only giving one day off and describes this order as mocking the faith of Hindus.
News Summary:
- The new list of holidays in Bihar schools has caused a stir, with the Teachers’ Union and political parties strongly opposing it.
- Begusarai MP Giriraj Singh criticized the government’s decision, raising concerns about the implementation of Sharia law.
- The Bihar State Teachers Association condemned the education department’s order as mentally disturbing for teachers.
- The logic behind the department’s mandate for 220 days of classes in Bihar schools has been questioned.
- The education department has been accused of misleading and making fun of the faith of Hindus.
