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Mahabir Pun Criticized by Relief Teachers for Remarks in Parliament

Relief teachers in Nepal have strongly objected to remarks made by lawmaker Mahabir Pun during a House of Representatives session, calling his comments misleading and damaging to their dignity. The Nepal Relief Teachers Central Committee stated that Pun's claims were inaccurate and failed to respect their contributions, demanding a public correction. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions in Nepal's education reform debates regarding temporary teaching staff.

  • The Nepal Relief Teachers Central Committee issued a statement on Friday criticizing Pun's comments made during a federal parliament meeting on May 13.
  • The committee, led by president Birendra Malla and general secretary Dambar Rai, expressed serious dissatisfaction, stating the remarks were factually incorrect and disrespectful.
  • Relief teachers' representatives warned that the lawmaker would be responsible for any negative consequences arising from his comments.
  • Mahabir Pun reportedly suggested that relief teachers were not providing quality education and advocated for a quota-based system to replace the current arrangement.

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