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FAPTO launches second phase of protest with relay hunger strike at Dharna Chowk, Vijayawada
Members of the Federation of Andhra Pradesh Teachers’ Organisations (FAPTO) launched the second phase of protest by staging a relay hunger strike at Dharna Chowk in Vijayawada. Federation chairman L. Sai Srinivas and secretary-general S. Chiranjeevi demanded immediate constitution of the 12th Pay Revision Commission, 30% Interim Relief, unified service rules, compassionate appointments in local bodies, strengthening of High School Plus institutions, release of pending Dearness Allowances, and surrender leave arrears.
Why It Matters
The protest highlights ongoing grievances of teachers in Andhra Pradesh and could influence state wage policy, pay revisions, and education administration.
Timeline
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Second phase begins: relay hunger strike at Dharna Chowk, Vijayawada
April 25, 2026
Members of the Federation of Andhra Pradesh Teachers’ Organisations (FAPTO), including federation chairman L. Sai Srinivas and secretary-general S. Chiranjeevi, launched the second phase of protest by staging a relay hunger strike at Dharna Chowk in Vijayawada on Saturday. They demanded immediate constitution of the 12th Pay Revision Commission, declaration of 30% Interim Relief, implementation of unified service rules, compassionate appointments in local bodies, strengthening of High School Plus institutions, release of pending Dearness Allowances (DAs), and payment of surrender leave arrears.