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I stand by those who lost jobs in Bengal schools: Mamata Banerjee meets teachers after SC verdict
Apr-07-2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has extended full support to the eligible candidates who lose their school jobs following a Supreme Court verdict that scrapped over 25,000 appointments in state-run and aided schools.

Speaking at a meeting with affected candidates and school staff at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, Mamata said, ‘I will stand by those who have lost their jobs in an unjust manner. I don't care what others think. I will do everything to restore your dignity.’ She said, ‘We have separate plans in place to ensure that the eligible candidates do not face any break in service. We will not allow them to remain jobless.’

Reiterating that the state government respects the Supreme Court ruling, West Bengal CM assured that the state government would take proactive steps to protect the interests of deserving candidates. Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief’s remarks follow the Supreme Court's April 3 verdict that upheld the Calcutta High Court's 2022 order to cancel the recruitment of 25,753 teaching and non-teaching staff in state-run and aided schools.

Banerjee also hit out at attempts to implicate her politically in the recruitment controversy. ‘They are trying to drag my name into something I have no inkling of,’ Mamata said, asserting that she is ready to even go to jail if anyone wants to penalise her for standing with those who lost school jobs. CM also raised concerns over the absence of a clear distinction between eligible and ineligible candidates, saying, ‘The Supreme Court has not given the list of deserving and ineligible. The state government did not get the opportunity to separate this list.’

The event drew thousands of affected individuals, some without official entry passes, creating chaotic scenes outside the venue. Police had to work hard to control the crowds eager to hear the Chief Minister’s address. 

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