SSA teachers burn CM effigy; demands removal of edu min

Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) teachers today burnt the effigy of Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma in a rally and demanded removal of Elementary education minister for not addressing their problems.
The protesters also threatened to stop teaching indefinitely from April 18, which could affect as many as 5,000 SSA schools.
"We demand that Education Minister Deborah Marak step down. We do not need a leader who cannot address issues of teachers," Meghalaya SSA Schools' Association president Aristotle C Rymbai said.
"She has always given the excuse that the final decision is for the Chief Minister to take, which reflects that she is not fit to be in that chair," Rymbai said.

Rymbai said, "We have decided to go ahead with the indefinite strike from Tuesday till we get our rights."
The Association also demanded to release the revised pay of over 12,000 SSA teachers and other pending arrears. They also asked to increase the salary of over 1,500 extra teachers.