Tejashwi writes to Bihar CM over Urdu, Arabic, Sanskrit teacher issues
Synopsis
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has written to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar demanding reversal of unjust transfers of Urdu, Arabic, and Persian teachers, immediate payment of pending salaries to madrasa and Sanskrit school teachers, and mandatory posting of Urdu and Sanskrit teachers in every government school.
Key Takeaways
Tejashwi Yadav wrote to Bihar CM on 12 August 2026 raising three education grievances in a single letter.
He demanded reversal of what he called unjust transfers of Urdu, Arabic, and Persian teachers in government schools.
The letter calls for immediate payment of long-pending salaries to teachers in aided madrasas and Sanskrit schools .
Yadav demanded that every government school in Bihar be mandated to have both a Urdu and a Sanskrit teacher on staff.
The Bihar education department and Chief Minister's office have not yet responded publicly to the letter.
A letter to the Chief Minister. Three languages. Three sets of grievances. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has formally written to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, demanding immediate action on the wrongful transfers of Urdu, Arabic, and Persian teachers in government schools, the long-pending salaries of teachers in aided madrasas and Sanskrit schools, and the guaranteed posting of Urdu and Sanskrit teachers in every government school across the state.
Posting on X on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, Yadav wrote — 'सरकारी विद्यालयों में उर्दू, अरबी एवं फारसी शिक्षकों के अनुचित स्थानांतरण...' — raising what he described as a multi-front failure in Bihar's management of minority-language and classical-language education. The letter flags three distinct demands: reversal of improper transfers, immediate disbursal of pending wages, and a structural fix ensuring every government school has both Urdu and Sanskrit teachers on its rolls.
The transfer problem — and why it matters
Bihar's government schools employ teachers of Urdu, Arabic, and Persian under state education department norms. Opposition leaders, including Yadav, have periodically flagged that transfers of these teachers are often carried out without following due process — leaving minority-language classrooms without instruction and teachers stranded in postings unrelated to their subject. The demand for reversal of 'unjust transfers' (anuchit sthanantaran) points to a systemic pattern the RJD has raised in assembly sessions before.Madrasa and Sanskrit school teachers: the salary backlog
The second strand of the letter targets aided madrasas and Sanskrit schools — institutions that receive government grants but are not directly administered by the state. Teachers in these institutions have reportedly gone without salaries for extended periods, a recurring grievance in Bihar's education governance. The demand is unambiguous: pay them now. While the exact number of affected teachers and the duration of the backlog could not be independently verified, the issue has surfaced repeatedly in Bihar's legislative debates.One teacher per school: Yadav's structural demand
Perhaps the most consequential ask is the third: that every government school in Bihar be mandated to have both a Urdu teacher and a Sanskrit teacher on its staff. This goes beyond fixing existing problems — it would require the state to audit current vacancies and fill them systematically. Bihar has thousands of government schools, making this a significant administrative and budgetary undertaking if acted upon. The Bihar education department and the Chief Minister's office are yet to respond publicly to the letter. Whether the demands find traction in the next assembly session will be the real test of their political weight.Point of View
If taken seriously, would require a state-wide audit of vacancies and a significant budget commitment. Bihar's education governance has long struggled with salary disbursal in the aided-institution sector, and the opposition's periodic letters on this subject reflect a calculated use of parliamentary pressure where floor time is limited. Whether this letter moves the needle depends on how the ruling JD(U)-BJP coalition reads the political cost of inaction ahead of the next assembly session.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Tejashwi Yadav write to the Bihar CM about teachers?
Tejashwi Yadav wrote to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on 12 August 2026 demanding reversal of unjust transfers of Urdu, Arabic, and Persian teachers in government schools, immediate payment of pending salaries to madrasa and Sanskrit school teachers, and mandatory posting of Urdu and Sanskrit teachers in every government school.
What is the issue with Urdu and Arabic teachers in Bihar government schools?
According to Tejashwi Yadav's letter, teachers of Urdu, Arabic, and Persian in Bihar government schools have been subjected to improper transfers, leaving minority-language classrooms without instruction. He has demanded these transfers be reversed.
Are madrasa teachers not getting salaries in Bihar?
Tejashwi Yadav's letter highlights that teachers in aided madrasas — institutions receiving government grants — have long-pending salaries that have not been disbursed. This is a recurring issue in Bihar's education governance.
What did Tejashwi Yadav demand for Sanskrit schools in Bihar?
Yadav demanded the immediate payment of pending salaries to teachers and staff in Sanskrit schools that receive government aid, alongside his broader demand for Sanskrit teacher postings in every government school.
What will happen next after Tejashwi Yadav's letter to the Bihar CM?
The Bihar education department and Chief Minister's office are yet to respond publicly. The demands may be raised in the next Bihar assembly session if the government does not act on the letter.
