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By Hantigiri Narzary |

Students of the Saint John's Higher Secondary (HS) School in Barama of Baksa district have been bearing the brunt of teachers strike for the last two days alleging the autocratic style of functioning by Father Raimon, principal of the school. 

The teachers alleged that Raimon has been running the school on his own decision and policy since last two years.

 

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