Key Points
Supreme Court confirms cancellation of 25,000 teacher recruitment
Suvendu Adhikari blames Mamata Banerjee's government
SSC recruitment scam linked to Partha Chatterjee's arrest
CM defends government's stance
Speaking to ANI, Adhikari said, "West Bengal government and CM Mamata Banerjee are responsible for the 25000 people who have lost their job after the SC ruling today. Her nephew (Abhishek Banerjee) has a major role to play in it."
Earlier today, the Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's decision to cancel the recruitment of over 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff by the SSC in 2016 for state-run and state-aided schools.
"We find no valid ground or reason to interfere with the decision of the High Court that services of tainted candidates must be terminated", a bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna said while pronouncing the verdict
On the same day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP, questioning why Bengal is being repeatedly targeted after the Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of 25,000 teachers.
Addressing a press conference at Nabanna, CM Mamata Banerjee said, "SSC is an autonomous body. We, as a government, will not interfere with their work. If the Court mentioned three months (for a fresh selection process), we are with the candidates on humanitarian grounds. Sukanta Majumdar said that I'm responsible for this. Why are they targeting Bengal all the time? I was born in Bengal, and I know the intention of the BJP and the Central Government."
The West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC) teacher recruitment scam came to light after the arrest of Bengal BJP leader Partha Chatterjee, a Trinamool Congress leader who was the education minister in Mamata Banerjee's cabinet until his arrest on July 23, 2022.
Comments:
Rahul K.
2 hours ago
This is such a heartbreaking situation for all those teachers. Regardless of politics, 25,000 families are affected. Hope the government can find a quick solution 🙏
Priya M.
1 hour ago
The blame game needs to stop! Both sides are responsible for this mess. Instead of pointing fingers, they should work together to fix the recruitment process properly this time.
Amit S.
45 mins ago
While I support Mamata didi, this recruitment scam has really damaged her credibility. The government needs to be more transparent in future appointments. No shortcuts!
Neha J.
30 mins ago
My cousin was one of those affected teachers. She worked so hard for this job and now everything is uncertain. The system has failed honest candidates 😔
Deepak P.
15 mins ago
Respectfully, the CM can't wash her hands off this by saying SSC is autonomous. The buck stops with the leadership. There needs to be accountability at the top.
Sonia M.
