Kathmandu, May 2 -- Two umbrella bodies of private schools, which usually stand poles apart, have come together to condemn the move of many local governments to make it mandatory for those who hold public offices to enrol their children in public schools.
Private school operators claim that the move besides discrediting their contribution in delivering quality education to thousands of children is also against the right to freedom as enshrined in the Constitution of Nepal.
In a joint statement, the Private and Boarding Schools' Organisation, Nepal and National Private and Boarding Schools Association have warned that the 'impractical move' could result in an outflow of students abroad.
Local governments believe the move will increase the...