Dimapur, June 4 (MExN): The All Nagaland Graduate Primary Teachers’ Association (ANGPTA) has reacted strongly to ANSTA’s allegation that the Minister for School Education and SCERT, Yitachu was trying to “divide and rule the department” by offering promises to different groups.
The All Nagaland School Teachers' Association’s (ANSTA) allegation had also implied that some groups “believing” the promises had withdrawn from the association, but the promises were not fulfilled as “he (the minister) failed to understand the practical aspect.”
In a press rejoinder, the ANGPTA justifying its withdrawal from the ANSTA said it was “demoralized” by the latter’s reluctance “to take up our cause” such as higher pay or promotions, citing such aspiration were “beyond our domain” of a primary teacher.
“Our minister understood our plights and promised to look into the matter and take necessary action,” it added.
The ANGPTA also maintained that it is “quite capable of deciding our future and will definitely ask for guidance if required so” refuting ANSTA’s contention that “Other association’s final journey except the NGHSSEA is to the ANSTA.”
“Today, we (primary teachers) for the first time in many, many years have brought up our genuine problems/issues in terms of our social status, pay and promotional avenues for consideration with outmost humility,” it said.
In this regard, the ANGPTA said it is hard to comprehend “the divide and rule” charges against the minister when he “sincerely” wants to help the primary teachers.
