Punjab Teachers Protest Supreme Court's TET Mandate, Demand Government Action

Teachers' organizations in Punjab protested against the Supreme Court's mandate requiring the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for promotions, demanding the state government appeal the ruling and pass a resolution in the Vidhan Sabha. Protests included marches and gheraoes of ministers' residences, citing concerns over halted promotions and withdrawal of previous exemptions. Leaders criticized the Punjab government's delay in holding talks and urged legal action to protect teachers' interests amid fears of job insecurity.