Nepal Education Minister Resigns Amidst Teacher Uprising
Nepal’s Education Minister, Bidhya Bhattarai, submitted her resignation on April 20, 2025. This follows twenty days of sustained protests by teachers from community and government schools nationwide.
The demonstrations highlight deep-seated grievances within Nepal’s education sector. Teachers have been demanding better pay, improved working conditions, and addressing long-standing service issues.
Minister Bhattarai’s resignation is a significant development, indicating the government’s acknowledgement of the growing crisis. The move comes under intense pressure from protesting teachers and the public.
The ongoing unrest raises serious concerns about the future of education in Nepal. The government now faces the critical task of addressing the teachers’ demands to ensure educational stability. Failure to do so could further destabilize the already fragile education system, impacting millions of Nepali students.
