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Haryana Guest Teachers to Observe ‘Black Diwali’ with Statewide Protest on Nov 15
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 11:37 AM
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Guest teachers employed on a temporary basis in Haryana will mark ‘Black Diwali’ by staging a statewide protest on 15 November, demanding regularisation and better pay.
Temporary or "guest" teachers across Haryana announced that they will observe a symbolic "Black Diwali" on 15 November, using the occasion to stage a coordinated state‑wide protest. The move comes after months of frustration over the lack of regularisation and the disparity in pay compared with permanent staff.
The teachers’ unions say the protest will involve rallies outside district education offices, a march in major towns and a social‑media campaign highlighting their grievances. Organisers have urged participants to wear black attire as a visual sign of dissent, echoing the term "Black Diwali" to denote a day of mourning for their professional uncertainties.
Key demands include conversion of guest posts to permanent positions, a uniform salary structure, and timely payment of arrears. The unions have also called for a transparent policy from the state government on future recruitment and contract renewals.
State officials have not yet issued a formal response, but the education department has indicated it will meet representatives after the protest to discuss possible solutions. Authorities have warned that any disruption to school activities will be dealt with according to existing law.
The protest is set for 15 November, a date chosen to coincide with the festive season, thereby drawing maximum public attention to the teachers’ plight and pressuring the government to address long‑standing employment issues.
The teachers’ unions say the protest will involve rallies outside district education offices, a march in major towns and a social‑media campaign highlighting their grievances. Organisers have urged participants to wear black attire as a visual sign of dissent, echoing the term "Black Diwali" to denote a day of mourning for their professional uncertainties.
Key demands include conversion of guest posts to permanent positions, a uniform salary structure, and timely payment of arrears. The unions have also called for a transparent policy from the state government on future recruitment and contract renewals.
State officials have not yet issued a formal response, but the education department has indicated it will meet representatives after the protest to discuss possible solutions. Authorities have warned that any disruption to school activities will be dealt with according to existing law.
The protest is set for 15 November, a date chosen to coincide with the festive season, thereby drawing maximum public attention to the teachers’ plight and pressuring the government to address long‑standing employment issues.