Kathmandu, Nov. 12 -- The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the teachers' associations are at loggerheads following the former's decision to take action against politically affiliated school and university teachers and other employees.

Issuing a statement on Sunday, Education Minister Mahabir Pun said no law allows professionals under education service to engage in political activities. They are allowed only to collectively bargain for professional interests and rights. Stating that the ministry no longer recognises any teachers', professors', or employees' unions affiliated with political parties, he called on such groups to reorganise themselves as non-political, independent, and professional bodies.

Pun said the decis...