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West Bengal Teachers' Protests Escalate as Sit-In Continues Outside Bikash Bhavan

Protesters demand reinstatement without fresh exams following Supreme Court's annulment of 25,753 school appointments, while police actions and political interventions intensify.

Teachers and non-teaching staff stage a sit-in protest against police lathi-charge on protesters on May 15 in front of Bikash Bhawan during a protest against the Supreme Court's order to cancel appointments of over 25,000 staff.
Police said that those who indulged in violence and vandalism will be identified and booked. (Representative file photo)
Teachers and non-teaching staff stage a sit-in protest on Friday to demand that non-tainted teachers be allowed to continue in service without any conditions. (ANI)
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Overview

  • The Supreme Court's April 3 ruling invalidated over 25,000 teaching and non-teaching staff appointments from the 2016 WBSSC recruitment process due to corruption allegations.
  • Protesting teachers and staff have maintained a sit-in outside Bikash Bhavan for over ten days, demanding job reinstatement without reappearing for exams or interviews.
  • On May 15, protesters blockaded the building, trapping over 500 employees for hours, prompting police to use baton charges to clear the area, leaving several injured on both sides.
  • A suo motu case has been filed against unknown protesters for alleged rioting, trespass, and property damage, while opposition leaders have voiced support for the teachers’ demands.
  • Students have joined the protests, participating in open-air classes held by their teachers to show solidarity, as political and legal tensions around the issue continue to grow.