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PANAJI
Drivers of the ‘Balrath’ buses for school children have sought an appointment with Education Minister Manohar Parrikar in the absence of a Director of Education in the state. Drivers allege that they are being harassed, and that no association is willing to help them out.
They tried to approach Director of Education Gajanan Bhat in this regard on Thursday, only to be told that he has retired. The state has not appointed a new Director of Education yet, so the drivers could not meet anyone in Bhat’s stead. They hope that the CM will listen to their grievances.
Addressing the media persons at Kala Academy, a Balrath driver who was suddenly terminated from service in Panchwadi, spoke out against the injustice meted out to him. The Balrath Drivers Union have alleged that in the recent past, three drivers have been terminated from Bhumika Higher Secondary, Kamakshi High School in Shiroda and Panchsheel High School in Panchwadi, respectively.
Director of Education Gajanan Bhat retired at the end of December, and Education Secretary Nila Mohanan has been given temporary charge till a new Director is appointed. The Balrath Drivers however have said that they are not willing to wait that long, and that they will wait till Tuesday for an
appointment with the CM.
