Gulmi’s Kaligandaki Rural Municipality Tells Absent Teachers to Resign

Gulmi: The Kaligandaki teachers’ protest has intensified after the local municipality instructed absent teachers to either resume their duties or submit resignations starting this Sunday. The directive aims to ensure classroom teaching continues despite ongoing protests led by the Nepal Teachers’ Federation.

Municipality Orders Teachers to Return or Resign

Rural Municipality Chairperson Bed Bahadur Thapa issued a formal notice asking all teachers to attend school during official hours. He warned that continued absence could lead to administrative action, including potential transfers.

Thapa emphasized that the teachers’ strike has severely disrupted education in the region. He stated that teachers unwilling to teach should either resign or prepare for reassignment.

👉 Related Reading: Supreme Court Orders Teachers to Resume Classes

Nationwide Teachers Protest Continues

Since March 31 (Chaitra 20), teachers across Nepal have been protesting in Kathmandu and other districts, demanding reforms in the School Education Bill, grade promotions, and better professional rights. The strike has left thousands of students without regular classes, raising concern among parents and education experts.

The Supreme Court of Nepal previously ordered teachers to resume teaching within three days, but many continued the protest. The municipality’s latest directive is an effort to enforce compliance while dialogue continues.

👉 Learn More: Ministry of Education, Nepal

Impact on Students and Schools

The prolonged Kaligandaki teachers’ protest has disrupted learning in several schools across the district. Local authorities are closely monitoring attendance to ensure students can return to classrooms as soon as possible.

The municipality emphasized that while teachers’ rights must be respected, the priority remains providing uninterrupted education to students. Dialogue between authorities and teachers is expected to continue in the coming weeks.