The government negotiations with the Nepal Teachers’ Association ended positively on Monday evening, but several points still need further discussion. Minister of Education Raghuji Pant and teachers’ leader Laxmi Kishor Subedi led the discussions, which took place at the Ministry of Education in Singh Durbar. Minister Pant showed confidence in the negotiations but stated that more talks were essential to finalize an agreement.
The protest will persist until every issue receives a satisfactory resolution, according to Subedi. The government plans to hold Grade 12 examinations according to schedule while both parties show determination to find a solution in the near future. Teachers from Kathmandu have maintained a continuous three-week protest to obtain a new school education act.