Two Left-backed college teachers’ associations are at loggerheads over the best way to protest: one wants to disrupt classes while the other will have none of it.

The issue is the quick implementation of a UGC-proposed scheme that allows early promotions. The West Bengal College and University Teachers Association (WBCUTA) has called a ceasework on Friday, while the Government College Teachers Association (GCTA) said they were opposed to such a method of protest.

The GCTA said on Thursday that no agitation hampering classes would take place in the 35 government colleges.

“Classes and exams in our colleges would be held as usual,” said Debasish Sarkar, the GCTA general secretary.

Sarkar said they have decided to organise sit-in demonstrations in front of the colleges after classes.

Education minister Bratya Basu had last week requested WBCUTA to withdraw the ceasework, seeking time to implement the order. A GCTA member said they had decided not to hamper classes as the minister had sought time.

Tarun Patra, the general secretary of WBCUTA, said: “The form of protest is bound to be different as each organisation has its own programme.”