While each one of us has a right to protest to make our “genuine” demands met, it often hampers the business of others. Even the Delhi High Court seems to have taken notice of the same. The court recently told the Delhi University teachers not to disrupt classes by indulging in any form of protests. Lately Delhi University teachers have been going on strike against the implementation of semester system. Even students think it isn’t fair on part of teachers to go on frequent protests for “anything and everything”, at the expense of the students’ precious time. “Before planning any sort of protest, they should take into consideration the amount of time and efforts that the students put in to reach the classes. Professions like doctors and teachers have a special responsibility towards the society,” says Rimmi Sharma, a Delhi University student.
Many agree that even students will co-operate if the teachers’ reason to go on a strike is genuine. “If it’s about the violation of a teacher’s rights, or management being unfair or biased then we won’t hesitate in speaking for the them. After all restoration of rights is what education is all about,” says Natasha Singh, 23, a student.
But then what could be the right way of putting across their word? “Not that they don’t speak up about their concerns, but they should choose a better way and right time,” adds Rimmi.
Fozia Mubarak, associate professor at LSR College, says that for a teacher, students are the ultimate priority, but then in a professional setup, issues do pop up, which need to be addressed and resolved. “Teachers should also respect what the honourable court has said,” she says.