On Sunday, All India Primary Teachers’ Federation (AIPTF) South India coordinator Syed Showkath Ali firmly denied claims that AIPTF joined any Joint Action Committee at the national level. He clarified, "There is no truth in the reports that AIPTF was a part of the All India Federation of Joint Action Committee formed at national level," addressing rumors circulating in media and social platforms. He added that Sushil Kumar Panday of Uttar Pradesh was officially appointed the national president of the federation. Mr. Showkath Ali condemned "misleading reports" as "a handiwork of mischief-mongers." The statement was issued to set the record straight and reaffirm AIPTF's independent stance. The clarification came late on January 4, 2026, at 10:45 pm IST.