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Jharkhand Teachers Announce Indefinite Hunger Strike from Oct 22 Over TET Rule
✍️ India Today
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 03:37 PM
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Teachers in Jharkhand have announced an indefinite hunger strike starting 22 October to protest the new TET rule.
Teachers across Jharkhand have declared that they will commence an indefinite hunger strike on 22 October to protest the recently introduced TET rule.
The strike is aimed at drawing attention to the changes in the Teacher Eligibility Test regulations, which many educators believe will adversely affect their professional standing and job security.
School administrations are preparing for potential disruptions, as the teachers have stated that they will continue the strike until their concerns are addressed by the state authorities.
The teachers’ association has called for an urgent meeting with the education department to negotiate a resolution to the issues raised.
The strike is aimed at drawing attention to the changes in the Teacher Eligibility Test regulations, which many educators believe will adversely affect their professional standing and job security.
School administrations are preparing for potential disruptions, as the teachers have stated that they will continue the strike until their concerns are addressed by the state authorities.
The teachers’ association has called for an urgent meeting with the education department to negotiate a resolution to the issues raised.