Trinamool Congress Plans Protest Over School Job Cancellations on April 9
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Synopsis
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) will organize a protest in Kolkata on April 9 against the cancellation of 25,753 school jobs in West Bengal, alleging a conspiracy by CPI(M) and BJP. The protest will involve youth members and follow with rallies in every district the next day.
Key Takeaways
- Trinamool Congress plans a major protest in Kolkata.
- 25,753 school jobs in West Bengal have been canceled.
- Allegations made against CPI(M) and BJP for job terminations.
- Protests will extend to all districts on April 10.
- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questions the motives behind the SC's order.
Kolkata, April 7 (NationPress) The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is set to hold a protest against the recent directive that canceled 25,753 school jobs in West Bengal.
The TMC has accused CPI(M) and BJP of conspiring to facilitate the termination of these teaching and non-teaching positions across various state-run schools.
On Monday, the state head of the Trinamool Congress announced that a significant protest rally would be organized in Kolkata on April 9, spearheaded by the party's youth and student factions.
The rally is scheduled to commence at 3 p.m. from College Square in North Kolkata and will conclude at Esplanade in central Kolkata.
“On April 10, similar protests will take place in every district across the state,” he added.
Political analysts have suggested that the Trinamool's accusations against CPI(M) and BJP are strategic, as direct protests could contradict the ruling of the Supreme Court (SC).
Recently, the SC upheld a previous order by the Calcutta High Court that annulled a total of 25,753 appointments made by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC).
Opposition figures have mocked the Trinamool’s decision to protest, arguing that the ruling party is standing against a Chief Minister whose widespread corruption led both the Calcutta High Court and the Supreme Court to invalidate the entire panel.
The Supreme Court's division bench acknowledged the Calcutta High Court's assertion that the full panel of 25,753 jobs had to be revoked because the state government and the commission failed to distinguish between “genuine” candidates and those allegedly securing jobs through bribery.
Earlier, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, during a meeting, expressed skepticism regarding a potential “game” behind the job cancellation order issued by the apex court.
