The talks between the striking employees of the Telangana Teachers and Lecturers Joint Action Committee and the state government have failed, with the employees alleging that the atmosphere was not conducive for talks.
Emerging from the talks at the state Secretariat in Hyderabad on Thursday, the JAC members said that they would continue their agitation until the government announces a decision on the formation of a Telangana state.
The JAC also demanded that the government take back all police cases foisted against the striking employees, and that GO No. 177 be scrapped.
Holding talks with the JAC members, Minister for Higher Education K Parthasarathy appealed to teachers to call off the agitation and open schools as parents are worried about their kids' career.
He asked the managements of educational institutions to open the schools and colleges considering the interests of the student community.
The minister said that the issue of Telangana was not in the hands of the state government, and that a decision must be taken by the Centre.
He said that the government would consider their demands if they withdraw the general strike and join duties immediately.
However, the JAC members did not agree to the government's pre-condition of joining duties, and decided to continue with the agitation.
Later talking to reporters, the mINISTER warned of serious action if the striking unions oppose teachers who are ready to join their duties.
MLC Mohan Reddy also participated in the talks. (INN)
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