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Student Protest Circular Row: Teachers' Association Slams TN Govt's Action Against Official
24htopnews | August 24, 2026 2:08 AM CST

TNGCTA criticised Tamil Nadu government’s notice to Joint Director Cynthia Selvi over a student protest circular and demanded its withdrawal.

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Government College Teachers' Association (TNGCTA) has condemned the state government for issuing an explanation notice to Joint Director of Collegiate Education Cynthia Selvi over a circular related to curbing student participation in political protests, demanding its immediate withdrawal.

Teachers’ body questions notice

In a press statement issued on August 22, TNGCTA General Secretary S Suresh questioned why the Joint Director was being singled out and held accountable when she was merely carrying out administrative instructions forwarded from higher authorities following decisions taken at a high-level state Law and Order meeting.

According to the association, a directive was initially issued by the Special Secretary to the Higher Education Department, based on the minutes of a Law and Order meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary on July 28.


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