Mamata Banerjee Sends a Clear Message After 26,000 Teachers Lose Jobs

Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of Bengal, expressed her strong disapproval of the Calcutta High Court’s decision to cancel the job of 26,000 teachers. She declared that this would be a clear message to not vote for the BJP, CPM, or Congress, emphasizing that no support would be given by teachers or any government workers. Banerjee accused the BJP of influencing various institutions including the High Court, CBI, NIA, BSF, and CAPF, and urged people to boycott biased media coverage.

The High Court’s cancellation of the 2016 recruitment process for government-sponsored and aided schools due to bribery allegations has led to several Trinamool leaders and officials being jailed. This action resulted in 26,000 teachers losing their jobs and being asked to return their salaries with interest. The state has appealed this decision in the Supreme Court, which could significantly impact the political landscape, particularly with the BJP seeking to increase its presence in the state following its success in the 2019 elections.

Mamata Banerjee’s party, facing challenges due to recent controversies, is anticipating gaining public support in response to the widespread protests in Kolkata against the court order. Protesters argue that the cancellation affects not only a few corrupt individuals but also innocent teachers, their families, and students.