Rahul Gandhi Appeals to President Murmu for Protection of West Bengal Teachers’ Rights
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Synopsis
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has urged President Droupadi Murmu to intervene in the West Bengal teachers’ crisis following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated over 26,000 teacher appointments. He emphasized the need to protect the rights of fairly selected teachers and highlighted the potential impact on students and families.
Key Takeaways
- Rahul Gandhi writes to President Murmu on teachers' crisis.
- Over 26,000 teacher appointments invalidated by Supreme Court.
- Emphasis on distinguishing between fairly selected and tainted teachers.
- Potential job losses impact students and their families.
- Supreme Court ruling poses challenges for the ruling party ahead of elections.
New Delhi, April 8 (NationPress) Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has penned a letter to President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday, requesting her intervention in the ongoing crisis concerning teachers in West Bengal. This situation has arisen following a Supreme Court ruling that has significantly impacted the recruitment of over 26,000 teachers in the state.
In his two-page correspondence, Rahul emphasized that equating teachers who were selected through fair processes with those who have been discredited would be a grave injustice. He insisted that it is crucial to differentiate between the two categories – the fairly selected and the tainted who were chosen through corrupt means.
He urged the President to address the crisis stemming from the loss of 26,000 jobs and to consider taking necessary measures for 'redressal'.
“I kindly ask you to favorably consider their appeal and encourage the government to intervene to protect the rights of candidates who were chosen through fair processes,” wrote the Congress MP.
He further stated, “Many of these untainted teachers have dedicated nearly a decade to their roles. Their dismissal will leave countless students without proper educators. Such arbitrary actions will not only devastate their morale but also jeopardize the financial stability of their families, who often rely on this as their primary income source.”
It is important to note that the Supreme Court, on April 3, upheld a prior ruling from the Calcutta High Court, which led to the invalidation of 25,752 appointments for teaching and non-teaching positions. These appointments were made by a recruitment committee established by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) in 2016.
The court concluded that the entire selection procedure under the TMC government was “vitiated and tainted beyond resolution”.
This Supreme Court ruling has been particularly detrimental to the ruling party and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, especially as it comes at a time when the party is gearing up for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections.
