West Bengal govt gave lollipop today: Teachers who lost their jobs after meeting Mamata Banerjee

ANI April 7, 2025 389 views

The West Bengal government finds itself embroiled in a significant teacher recruitment controversy after the Supreme Court's recent verdict. Teachers who lost their jobs are alleging systematic corruption and claiming the state government's response is merely a symbolic gesture. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly defended the teachers, calling the court's decision part of a larger conspiracy to undermine the state's education system. The ongoing dispute highlights deep tensions between judicial intervention, political accountability, and employment rights in West Bengal's education sector.

"There is a conspiracy going on to destroy the education system" - Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, April 7: After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met the teachers who lost their jobs after the Supreme Court verdict, the teachers said that the state government should be held responsible, adding that the TMC chief gave a 'lollipop' today.

Key Points

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Supreme Court quashed recruitment of 25,000 teachers in 2016

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Teachers claim systemic corruption in job allocation

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Mamata Banerjee calls decision a conspiracy

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State promises voluntary job reinstatement

After meeting the CM, one of the teachers, Suman Biswas said that the CM, her cabinet, and the commission were all involved in corruption.

"The state government should be held responsible. The CM, her cabinet, and the commission are all involved in corruption. Bribes have been taken in exchange for jobs, and hence, she gave a 'lollipop' today, saying that the government will provide 'voluntarily' jobs to 25,000 and will look into the matter. I appeal to the people of the country to look into what is going on in West Bengal," Biswas said.

"This is the Bengal of Khudiram, and we know how to fight against the government and Mamata Banerjee. The job is our right. The CM should publish the names of those employees who are clean and file a review petition in the Supreme Court. We are ready to have a big movement," he added.

Another teacher, Meenakshi Singh, said that they have taken away the jobs by putting a stain on that they are ineligible.

"I have all my documents. I have gone through every process. I am not ineligible. They have taken away our jobs by putting a stain on me that I am ineligible. They need to prove it. We haven't given anyone money for any job. Today, they (state govt) are giving us a 'lollipop'. Why will we do the social service? What will happen to our future? We have a family and kids. We are not in a mental state to appear for a re-exam," she said.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with teachers and alleged that there is a "conspiracy" going on to destroy the education system.

"There is a conspiracy going on to destroy the education system. Teachers of classes 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th are the gateways to higher education...Many (teachers) are gold medalists, they have achieved great results in their lives, and you are calling them thieves. You are calling them incompetent, who gave you this right? Who is playing this game," Mamata Banerjee said.

The West Bengal CM further said, "The decision that has come cannot be taken in a positive way. For what I am saying, I may be put in jail but I don't care about that. The Supreme Court has not yet given the list of those who are eligible and have lost their jobs."

She further said that as long as she is alive she is not going to let any deserving person lose their job.

Mamata Banerjee further said that it is the government's responsibility to ensure employment for those who are eligible.

On April 3, the Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's decision to quash the recruitment of more than 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff by the West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC) in 2016 for the state-run and aided schools.

Reader Comments

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Priya M.
This is heartbreaking for all the teachers involved. Imagine working hard for years only to have your career taken away overnight. The government needs to find a real solution, not just temporary fixes. 😔
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Rahul K.
The "lollipop" analogy is spot on. Promises won't pay bills or feed families. These teachers deserve transparency and justice, not political posturing.
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Ananya S.
While I sympathize with the teachers, we can't ignore the corruption allegations. The system needs complete overhaul - both the recruitment process AND how we treat honest educators.
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Sanjay P.
Respectfully disagree with Mamata's approach here. Instead of blaming conspiracies, she should focus on reforming the system. Teachers' futures are at stake!
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Neha T.
The emotional toll on these teachers must be immense. Having to prove your eligibility after years of service? Unacceptable. Hope they get justice soon 🙏
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Vikram J.
Interesting how politicians suddenly care about teachers during election season. Where was this concern when the recruitment scams were happening? The whole system needs accountability.

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Mamata Banerjee West Bengal Teachers Supreme Court Verdict Education Recruitment Job Controversy
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