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Teacher aspirants protest at Neelam Park on Raksha Bandhan, demand Class‑2, Class‑3 posts
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 11:17 AM
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On Raksha Bandhan, teacher candidates continued their sit‑in at Neelam Park, demanding the creation of Class‑2 and Class‑3 teaching posts.
Bhopal's Neelam Park became a focal point on Raksha Bandhan as a group of teacher aspirants staged a peaceful sit‑in. The demonstrators, who have been on protest since 22 August, gathered on Friday, marking the eighth day of their movement.
The candidates are pressing the state education department to create and fill additional Class‑2 and Class‑3 teaching positions, arguing that the current vacancy list does not reflect the demand for qualified educators in these categories.
State officials, including a senior minister, arrived at the park to monitor the protest. While the minister observed the proceedings, authorities have not reported any incidents of violence or disruption to public order.
Organisers said the demand for these posts is a "shagun" for employment, hoping the timing of the protest on the auspicious Raksha Bandhan festival will underscore the need for stable job opportunities for teachers.
The protest remains ongoing, with participants urging the government to respond promptly to their demands before the upcoming academic session begins.
The candidates are pressing the state education department to create and fill additional Class‑2 and Class‑3 teaching positions, arguing that the current vacancy list does not reflect the demand for qualified educators in these categories.
State officials, including a senior minister, arrived at the park to monitor the protest. While the minister observed the proceedings, authorities have not reported any incidents of violence or disruption to public order.
Organisers said the demand for these posts is a "shagun" for employment, hoping the timing of the protest on the auspicious Raksha Bandhan festival will underscore the need for stable job opportunities for teachers.
The protest remains ongoing, with participants urging the government to respond promptly to their demands before the upcoming academic session begins.