In a major development in Rajasthan's education sector, the RSS-affiliated Akhil Bhartiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh (ABRSM) has declared a massive statewide protest against the Rajasthan state government. The agitation stems from the alleged "dictatorial attitude" of senior Education Department officials and the government's failure to address pressing, long-standing issues faced by the state's teaching staff. Despite continuous dialogue since the current government took power, the lack of resolution has fueled widespread frustration among lakhs of educators, prompting the ABRSM to launch a phased, statewide campaign.
The ABRSM has outlined a comprehensive list of demands and highlighted several departmental decisions that are negatively impacting both educators and the academic environment:
A major point of contention is the recent reduction of summer vacations for state primary and secondary schools to just 35 days. The union points out the disparity, noting that higher education receives 60 days, Kendriya Vidyalayas receive 61 days, and Navodaya Vidyalayas get 56 days.
The organization is demanding the immediate transfer of all teacher categories, specifically highlighting the plight of third-grade teachers who have been waiting for transfers for the past eight years. They are also demanding prompt promotion opportunities, which are currently described as "negligible."
Teachers are reportedly being overburdened with non-academic duties, detracting from classroom time. Despite official orders limiting census participation to 30% of staff, local authorities are allegedly deploying entire school staffs, including those from single-teacher schools, and forcing them to complete online tasks without providing necessary devices like tablets or computers.
Demands include removing salary discrepancies for third-grade teachers and instructors, issuing financial approvals for posts in schools upgraded since 2019, and the immediate regularisation of contract teachers.
The union is pressing for the smooth and efficient implementation of the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS).
Important Dates for the Protest Schedule
To escalate their demands, the ABRSM has released a structured timeline for their agitation:
May 14, 2026: Block-level protests across the state.
May 29, 2026: District-level protests.
June 5, 2026: Division-level protests and a major demonstration at the Education Department’s Directorate in Bikaner.
June 10, 2026: Protest and demonstration within the Jaipur division, concluding with the submission of a formal memorandum.
June 18, 2026: Commencement of a continuous, ongoing state-level protest.
Upcoming Monsoon Session: A planned gherao (blockade) of the Rajasthan State Assembly.