Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Guwahati Teachers' Strike Enters Day 10 With No Government Action
Teachers in Guwahati are still on a hunger strike.
They want more money, permanent jobs, and to work longer before retiring.
The strike has been going on for ten days, and some teachers are getting sick.
They've talked to the Chief Minister but nothing has changed.
The teachers are very upset and won't stop protesting until they get what they want.
They say they are even willing to risk their lives.
Siksha Karmis in Guwahati are on an indefinite hunger strike, now in its tenth day.
Protesters are demanding higher salaries, permanent appointments, and retirement age extension.
The health of several protesters is deteriorating.
Protesters state they met with the Chief Minister multiple times but saw no action.
Protesters vow to remain until demands are met, even if it means sacrificing their lives.
- Who
- Siksha Karmis of Jyoti Kendra Shiksha Karmi Santha (Assam).
- What
- Indefinite hunger strike.
- When
- Entered its 10th day on Friday, August 1.
- Where
- Guwahati, Chachal protest site.
- Why
- To demand higher salaries, permanent appointments, and an increase in retirement age to 60 years.
Teachers' Demands
Government Stance
Salary
Teachers' Demands
Teachers are demanding higher salaries.
Government Stance
Not addressed in article.
Job Security
Teachers' Demands
Teachers are demanding permanent appointments.
Government Stance
Not addressed in article.
Retirement Age
Teachers' Demands
Teachers are demanding retirement age extension to 60 years.
Government Stance
Not addressed in article.
- Protesting Group
- Jyoti Kendra Shiksha Karmi Santha (Assam)
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Start Date
- July 23
- Main Demands
- Higher salaries, retirement age extension, permanent appointments
- Protest Type
- Indefinite hunger strike
- Government Response
- None
