Are Misleading Promises from the Mamata-Led Government Affecting Teachers' Jobs in West Bengal?
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Synopsis
A serious accusation has emerged from Kolkata, where CPI-M leader Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya claims the West Bengal government misled teachers about job reinstatement. As the legal battle unfolds, the plight of these educators raises critical questions about transparency and justice in the state's employment practices.
Key Takeaways
- Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya highlights misleading promises made to teachers.
- The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of 25,753 jobs.
- Teachers need to take a new examination for reinstatement.
- Demands for transparency are growing among affected educators.
- The situation raises important questions about employment ethics in education.
Kolkata, May 24 (NationPress) Senior advocate of Calcutta High Court and CPI-M Rajya Member Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya accused the West Bengal government and the ruling Trinamool Congress of making “misleading promises” to the “untainted” and “genuine” teachers who lost their jobs. He claimed these teachers were informed that they could reclaim their positions in state-run schools legally, without having to take a new written examination.
A group of such “untainted” teachers met with Bhattacharya at his residence on Saturday evening to gain clarity about their legal standing regarding the possibility of reinstatement.
Speaking with reporters later, Bhattacharya stated that the state government has been misleading these “untainted” job losers from the outset, regarding the viability of regaining their positions through the legal process due to the review petition filed by the government.
“I made it clear to them that reclaiming their jobs as promised by the state government is impossible following the Supreme Court's order. They must undergo a new examination in the upcoming recruitment process, validate their eligibility, and then secure jobs. There is no alternative to taking a new examination,” Bhattacharya emphasized.
On April 3 of this year, the Supreme Court upheld a prior ruling by the Calcutta High Court’s division bench, which included Justices Debangshu Basak and Shabbar Rashidi, that annulled 25,753 school jobs in West Bengal.
The apex court also endorsed the Calcutta High Court's observation that the entire list of 25,753 candidates needed to be annulled due to the state government's failure to distinguish between “untainted” candidates and those who secured jobs through unethical means.
The West Bengal government and the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) have already submitted review petitions to the Supreme Court regarding this issue.
After Bhattacharya's legal explanations, the visibly distressed “untainted teachers” expressed that it is imperative for the state government to publish separate lists categorizing “untainted” candidates from those who are “tainted”.
“Our protests will now focus solely on this demand. We have previously reached out to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state education minister Bratya Basu for clarification on whether we can regain our jobs legally. Our sole demand is the publication of segregated lists to identify the names of the ‘tainted’ candidates,” said one “untainted” teacher after the meeting with Bhattacharya.
Point of View
Emphasizing the need for clear communication from government entities. It is essential that the West Bengal government addresses these concerns transparently to restore trust and ensure fair treatment for all educators.
NationPress
08/06/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main accusation against the West Bengal government?
CPI-M leader Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya accused the government of making misleading promises to teachers about job reinstatement without needing to take a new examination.
How many jobs were annulled by the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court annulled 25,753 school jobs in West Bengal.
What do the affected teachers demand?
They are demanding the publication of separate lists categorizing 'untainted' candidates from 'tainted' ones.
What is the legal position regarding job reinstatement?
Teachers will need to take a new examination and prove their eligibility to regain their jobs, as stated by Bhattacharya.
What has been the response of the West Bengal government to these accusations?
The state government has filed review petitions at the Supreme Court but has yet to address the specific demands of the teachers.
