No chemistry teacher: Gen alpha students protest at Azamgarh school

LUCKNOW: Students of a private inter college in Azamgarh skipped classes and staged a protest outside their school, alleging excessive fee collection, shortage of teachers and other irregularities in the institution.The protesting students questioned why they were being asked to pay an additional Rs 500, claiming they were told that the money was being collected on the instructions of the management. Students alleged that fees were also collected under different heads, including maintenance and library expenses, without satisfactory explanations.The students also raised concerns over the quality of education and the shortage of subject teachers. One of their major demands was the appointment of a chemistry teacher. Following the protest, they said they received an assurance that a chemistry teacher would be made available within 48 hours.Tension reportedly arose during the demonstration when students alleged that a woman teacher asked them to end their protest and return to classes.