Computer teachers meet Cabinet Minister over pending demands

A delegation of the Computer Teachers Hunger Strike Struggle Committee, Punjab, met with Cabinet Minister Dr Ravjot to remind him of his earlier assurances regarding their long-pending demands.

State committee members highlighted the ongoing plight of computer teachers across Punjab. They informed Dr Ravjot about their prolonged struggle and the discrimination they continue to face.

The teachers reminded the minister of a memorandum they had previously submitted, written in blood, to Punjab’s CM through him. This memorandum detailed their demands, which include implementation of the 6th Pay Commission, integration into the education department, financial assistance, and government jobs for the families of deceased teachers.

The computer teachers revealed that their hunger strike in Sangrur has now entered its 125th day, with Johnny Singla’s hunger strike unto death continuing for the past 13 days. They expressed disappointment that no government representative has visited them so far, calling this inaction highly condemnable.

During the meeting, Dr Ravjot took immediate steps by contacting Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, as well as Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, urging them to expedite action on the teachers’ demands. Both ministers assured the delegation that their grievances would be addressed soon.

Despite the assurances, the teachers warned the government of an intensified agitation if their demands are not met promptly. They announced plans for a rally in Gambhirpur village, the constituency of Education Minister Harjot Bains, on January 5.

Expressing concern over the deteriorating health of Johnny Singla, the teachers cautioned that if anything happens to him, the government will be held responsible. The teachers urged the state to act swiftly, emphasising that their demands are long-standing and necessary for the betterment of their profession and the education system.