Protest staged over transfer of in-charge principal
Source: Chronicle News Service
Chandel, October 26 2022:
Denouncing the government's order of transferring DIET Chandel principal in-charge HB Thanison Anal to DIET Kakching as a lecturer; the 17th-19th Batch of Pre Service Trainees' Union and other trainees of DIET Chandel carried out a protest on Wednesday demanding withdrawal of the order and transferring HB Thanison Anal back, while also promoting him as a regular principal of DIET Chandel.
Speaking on the sidelines of the protest, Union general secretary W Simon denounced the transfer HB Thanison Anal, who has held the post in DIET Chandel for more than 14 years.
The government's order is clearly an act of humiliating the teachers and trainees of the Institute.
As per the transfer order issued by SCERT under-secretary MK Ayao on October 14, principal in-charge HB Thanison was transferred to DIET Centre Kakching as a lecturer, while DIET Centre Moirang lecturer W Indrajit Singh was transferred to DIET Centre Chandel as its principal in-charge.
Under the administration of HB Thanson, many trainees have been able to study peacefully at DIET Chandel, the general secretary claimed and demanded the government to withdraw the transfer order and promote HB Thanison to regular principal of DIET Chandel.
In this regard, a written request will be submitted to Chandel MLA, SCERT director, commissioner and other authorities concerned, he added.
During the protest, slogans were shouted and placards inscribed with wordings like, 'We want smooth and peaceful administration', 'We don't want our principal to be transferred as a lecturer', 'We are with our principal', 'No transfer', '100% against transfer', etc., put on display.