‘Our elders used to work for Rs 500’: Gujarat minister says ‘teachers are now hungry for more salary’, sparks row

Gujarat minister Ramesh Katara has drawn criticism for allegedly disparaging remarks about teachers’ salaries and conduct. Speaking at a public event, Katara contrasted past low pay with current high salaries, claiming teachers remain unsatisfied and protest. A teachers’ body has demanded an apology and withdrawal of his comments, calling them factually incorrect and objectionable.

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