Hyd teacher launches fast-unto-death for salary

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Hyderabad:  23.05.2020

Alleging that he was paid only a part of his salary in April and May during the lockdown, a teacher of a concept school in Ramanthapur launched a fast-unto-death at his Ramanthapur residence. Ravi Kumar, who teaches English, said he won’t give up his fight until full salary is paid and job security is assured for all teachers.

However, Saritha Agarwal, principal of Narayana Concept School — where 42-year-old Ravi has been working since last year — denied the charges and said all the teachers were paid in full.

Ravi, who started his indefinite fast on May 19, said all the teachers received only part payment. “The management said it would be paying only part of the salary for the next two months,” he said.

He further said, “On May 19, 60% of our salaries were deposited. But, there was no uniformity as some teachers got 70% of their salaries. When I questioned the principal about this, she did not give any satisfactory reply.” He said private teachers across Telangana are facing asimilar predicament but their voices are stifled.

Another teacher said, “It’s not like a deferred salary. We have been told to forgo a part of our salaries. This is not fair.” As his fast entered fourth day on Friday, Ravi told TOI he is fighting on behalf of all the teachers who are struggling to make ends meet. “I will continue my struggle until my demands — full salary and job security for private and corporate schools’ teachers — are met.”

Cong leader Sanjay Jha tests Covid-19 +ve

New Delhi: Congress politician Sanjay Jha tweeted on Friday that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and will self-quarantine for the next couple of weeks. "I have tested positive for Covid_19 . As I am asymptomatic I am in home quarantine for the next 10-12 days. Please don’t underestimate transmission risks, we are all vulnerable. Do take care all," he tweeted around 2pm. Jha is a spokesperson for the Congress and is often seen in television debates.

Several politicians, including Sachin Pilot, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Priyanka Chaturvedi, took to Twitter to wish Jha a speedy recovery. TNN