Teachers of government-aided schools in Meghalaya have been barred from taking part in politics, and they have to quit their job if they want join the electoral battle.
According to The Telegraph, the prohibition came amid strong argument that present day politics is being dominated by business tycoons and a section of cash-rich people, including contractors, who do not possess any educational qualification.
All these years, teachers of government-aided schools and colleges were allowed to take part in politics. Those who contested elections were also allowed to take leave for a certain period, and got the chance to come back to the profession if they emerged unsuccessful.
Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, education minister Lahkmen Rymbui said barring teachers from joining politics has been part of the Meghalaya State Education Policy, 2018.
The policy was approved by the state cabinet on September 21 and the same was approved by governor Tathagata Roy on September 26.