KATHMANDU, April 25 -- The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) has requested the Election Commission (EC) to provide details regarding the central committee members of political parties.

According to the secretariat of MoEST, the request was made to facilitate the identification and action against teachers affiliated with political parties.

The secretariat explained that they had sought information on political parties' working committees from the EC to confirm complaints about the affiliation of teachers with political parties and proceed with necessary actions.

The complaints and grievances were received in the MoEST alleging that teachers and staff in public schools are members of various political parties and hold...