The CPI (Maoist) has called upon people from various sections of society to support the para-teacher’s agitation in State while alleging that the government is trying to suppress the movement with force.
In a letter, which is circulating in the social media, spokesman of the organisation Azad has claimed that para-teachers are agitating for regularisation of services and an increase in their honorarium, which is justified.
He said when the para-teachers were protesting at the venue of Statehood Day function at Morhabadi ground in Ranchi on November 15, the police lathi charged on them. Moreover, tear gas shells were also burst to disperse the crowd. Several persons were injured in the incident.
The Maoist spokesman said that the entire venue was turned into a battle ground adding that similar situation is being repeated in other parts of the state now. He said government has now taken decision to dismiss the teacher involved in the agitation.
While stating that para-teachers have decided to go on indefinite strike, the organisation appealed to workers, farmers, students, women and others groups to support the agitation.
He said the CPI (Maoist) would also provide all possible help to the teachers.
“I am not surprised by their stand. The Maoists would try to exploit the situation to mobilise people in their favour. We have to wait and watch their future plan in this regard,” said Additional Director General of Police RK Mallick.
Meanwhile a senior police officer said that the validity of the letters was being examined and the forces were trying to find out if any the rebels were extending any help to the teachers.