Nepal Teachers’ Federation Strongly Condemns RASWA MP Pokharel’s Conduct Towards Headmaster

April 25, Kathmandu – The Nepal Teachers’ Federation has strongly condemned the behavior of RASWA MP Bishwaraj Pokharel towards a headmaster from his home district. On Saturday, federation President Laxmikishor Subedi and General Secretary Tulabahadur Thapa issued a statement denouncing the disrespectful treatment of the headmaster inside the school premises.

“We have been alerted to the threatening and derogatory behavior displayed by Honorable Bishwaraj Pokharel on April 22, 2026, against Sant Bahadur Magar, the headmaster of Shree Chandeshwari Secondary School, Sijidemba–2, Okhaldhunga,” the statement reads. “Every official has specific responsibilities and jurisdiction pertaining to their office. Forgetting this, the inappropriate conduct by Honorable Pokharel towards the headmaster within the school has seriously undermined the dignity and autonomy of the education sector. Furthermore, it has also eroded the credibility and trust associated with an elected representative.”

Expressing strong condemnation of the incident, the Teachers’ Federation appealed to all to respect the honor and independence of the education sector and warned against any future disrespectful actions of this nature.