We stand with the teachers' demands, but the students’ right to study should never be suppressed | Suprabhat Bhandari| Sarthak Shikshya

At a time when educational services in many schools have been disrupted due to the ongoing teachers' protest in Kathmandu, Suprabhat Bhandari, President at Nepal Guardian's Federation, urges teachers to reconsider their approach to the movement, while expressing hope for a positive response from the government soon.

In this exclusive interview, Bhandari expressed support for the demands of the Nepal Teachers' Federation but opposed the methods of their movement. He stated that although the protests stem from issues caused by the government, shutting down schools and affecting over seven million students is not an appropriate way to seek a solution.

The interview explores the current disparities in access to education between community and private schools amid the ongoing teachers' movement. Bhandari emphasizes the importance of teachers showing greater flexibility for the sake of their students. Drawing a parallel between affected students and patients in hospitals, he underscores the need for teachers to uphold their responsibilities while pursuing their rights. He urges educators to act with sensitivity, rationality, and intellectual maturity, rather than resorting to aggression during this critical period.