The demonstrators later sat on the road, insisting on an audience with state Education Minister Bratya Basu. Following this, a six-member delegation from the platform proceeded to Bikash Bhavan to meet Principal Secretary of Education Binod Kumar to place their demands. He said para-teachers were being paid between Rs 9,000 and Rs 10,000 per month. The Rs 1,000 hike in the state's vote on account is meagre." There are over 50,000 para-teachers in the state in over 67,000 primary and upper primary schools.

Source: The Telegraph February 10, 2026 16:30 UTC