Thirty-five teacher unions in Telangana protested, demanding service rule implementation, filling of vacant DEO and MEO posts, release of pending bills, and Pay Revision Commission implementation. They also supported the February 5 Parliament march against mandatory TET certification for in-service teachers.
Telangana schools’ Sankranti vacation, originally January 11–15, may be extended following teacher unions’ request. With January 10 as a Saturday holiday and festival holidays on January 15–16, unions suggest reopening on January 19, citing parental concerns about sending children immediately
