APTF temporarily suspends protest after Chief Minister’s assurance on TET
The Andhra Pradesh Teachers Federation has suspended its protest following assurances from Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu regarding their concerns over the Special Teacher Eligibility Test. The government has promised to examine their demands, including financial and service-related issues.
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Resolving labor disputes in the education sector is essential for maintaining stability in state-run school systems and teacher welfare.
The Andhra Pradesh Teachers Federation (APTF) has temporarily suspended its indefinite dharna over the Special TET issue following an assurance from Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu that the concerns of in-service teachers would be examined and steps taken to ensure that they do not face difficulties.
The protesting teachers ended their agitation after APJAC chairman A. Vidya Sagar informed them that the Chief Minister had assured him that the Special TET issue would be examined and justice ensured to all in-service teachers.
Mr. Vidya Sagar said that discussions held with employee associations on Saturday (September 5, 2026) had resulted in positive responses to several financial and service-related issues, including two pending Dearness Allowances (DAs), appointment of the chairman of the 12th Pay Revision Commission and other demands.
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