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The Andhra Pradesh Teachers Federation (APTF), NTR district, held its second council meeting and elected new office-bearers. Vemulapalli Radhika was elected president and Syed Qasim as general secretary. The meeting also included discussions on the union’s past activities and calls for the state government to constitute the 12th Pay Revision Commission and grant interim relief to teachers. Concerns were raised about government policies promoting privatization and increased working hours.

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New Leadership Elected for Andhra Pradesh Teachers Federation in NTR District

Vijayawada, December 14, 2025 – The Andhra Pradesh Teachers Federation (APTF), NTR district, has announced its new leadership following its second council meeting held today in Vijayawada. Vemulapalli Radhika has been unanimously elected as the district president, with Syed Qasim taking on the role of general secretary.

Other key appointments include E. Poornachandra Rao, N. Avani, Nayeem Mohammed, and D. Rajkumar as vice-presidents, and B. Vasaram, A. Sundara Rama Rao, S. Ramu, Sheikh Khaja, and Lal Ahmed as secretaries. P.V. Durgaprasad and K. Sultana will represent the district as State Councillors. The election process was overseen by APTF State Vice-President P. Venkateswarlu.

In her inaugural address, President Radhika highlighted the federation’s dedication to resolving teacher issues and tackling educational challenges over the past two years. General Secretary Qasim presented a comprehensive report on the union’s recent activities, which received approval from representatives across various mandal branches.

The meeting also addressed broader concerns within the education sector. APTF State Vice-President M.W. Anitha urged the Andhra Pradesh government to promptly constitute the 12th Pay Revision Commission (PRC) and grant 30% interim relief to teachers and employees. Former State General Secretary P. Panduranga Varaprasada Rao criticized government policies, alleging they promote privatization and contribute to increased working hours. He called for a united front to oppose these trends and encouraged members to actively participate in future state association programs.

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