Members of the Federation of Andhra Pradesh Teachers’ Organisations (FAPTO) launched the second phase of protest by staging a relay hunger strike at Dharna Chowk in Vijayawada on Saturday. Federation chairman L. Sai Srinivas and secretary-general S. Chiranjeevi sought immediate constitution of the 12th Pay Revision Commission, declaration of 30% Interim Relief, implementation of unified service rules, undertaking of compassionate appointments in local bodies, strengthening of High School Plus institutions, release of pending Dearness Allowances (DAs), and payment of surrender leave arrears. Published – April 25, 2026 06:47 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Police told to exercise restraint during festivals, avoid use of force Repeated leopard sightings alarm residents of Kalanjoor