Hunger strike of SSA teachers enters 5th day

5 Dariya News

Srinagar 07-Sep-2018

The indefinite hunger strike announced by Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) teachers entered fifth day on Friday with the health condition of several protesters worsening.The teachers, led by Teachers joint action committee (TJAC) Abdul Qayoom Wani, have been protesting at Partap Park since September 3.The teachers completed 96 hours of hunger strike and are continuing their protest against the government for its "step-motherly" treatment towards SSA teachers, Head teachers and RMSA masters.The teachers are protesting against the government for denying them the benefits of 7th pay commission.The condition of several protesting teachers deteriorated on Friday as the hunger strike entered fifth day. (PTK)