BENGAL TEACHERS HIT BY SUPREME COURT VERDICT BACK AT WORK IN STUDENTS INTRESET .

Supreme Court’s recent decision to annul the appointments of over 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff in West Bengal due to recruitment irregularities, many affected educators have chosen to return to their classrooms to prevent disruption to students’ education. Despite facing potential job losses, these teachers are fulfilling their responsibilities, especially during the ongoing exam season.

The Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court’s verdict, citing large-scale manipulations and fraud in the 2016 School Service Commission (SSC) recruitment process. The court deemed the entire selection process “vitiated and tainted beyond resolution,” leading to the cancellation of 25,753 appointments.

In response, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her support for the dismissed teachers, stating, “I stand by those who lost jobs in Bengal schools.” She also indicated plans to appeal for a review of the Supreme Court’s decision.

The situation has prompted protests and plans for further action among the affected educators. Some are considering filing a review petition and have announced a ‘Nabanna Abhiyan’ on April 21, seeking a meeting with the Chief Minister by April 15 to address their grievances. ​

School administrators are grappling with the sudden vacancies, with some institutions losing a significant portion of their teaching staff. This has raised concerns about maintaining the quality of education and managing the workload among the remaining teachers. ​

The opposition has criticized the state government over the recruitment scandal, with BJP leaders demanding accountability and the resignation of Chief Minister Banerjee.

As the situation develops, the focus remains on ensuring that students’ education continues smoothly while addressing the concerns of the affected teachers and maintaining the integrity of the recruitment process.

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