• Mou Mou
• 08 Apr, 2025

West Bengal has taken a bold step to rescue nearly 26,000 teachers and school staff from losing their jobs. After the Supreme Court cancelled the 2016 School Service Commission (SSC) panel, the state government rushed to the top court with an urgent plea. The Chief Justice has promised to look into it, igniting hope for thousands now caught in a job crisis shaking the state’s schools.

Details & Context

- The Crisis: In a major ruling, the Supreme Court scrapped the entire 2016 SSC recruitment panel, stripping jobs from around 26,000 teachers and staff—some qualified, some not—due to irregularities.

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- State’s Move: On Monday, the Chief Minister vowed to fight back, saying, “No qualified person will lose their job.” By Tuesday, the state’s lawyers were in Supreme Court, asking for an urgent hearing by Wednesday.

- The Plea: The state argues that implementing the court’s order is causing chaos in schools. They’ve requested a review to protect deserving workers until a new hiring process begins.

- Chief Justice’s Response: Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna assured, “I’ll look into it,” keeping hopes alive for a quick resolution.

Quotes

- “The Supreme Court didn’t clarify who’s qualified or not. We’ll demand a review,” the Chief Minister declared at a Monday rally.

- “Why should SSC fail to provide the list of eligible candidates.? That’s their job, not the court’s,” questioned a jobless teacher.

- “We’re facing administrative hurdles with this ruling. We need an urgent hearing,” pleaded the state’s lawyer in court.

- “If the court doesn’t act, we’ll find our own solution,” the Chief Minister promised affected workers.

Additional Information

- School Chaos: With 26,000 jobs gone, schools are in disarray. Some lack science teachers, while headmasters ring bells due to missing clerks.

- The Plea Details: The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education filed for a modification of the Supreme Court’s order, asking to retain qualified staff temporarily.

- Public Outcry: Jobless teachers demand answers—why hasn’t the SSC identified the eligible ones despite repeated court orders.?

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Impact Analysis

- Education at Risk: Schools are struggling to function, with exams and classes in jeopardy due to staff shortages.

- Political Heat: The state’s pushback has fuelled debates, with supporters praising the effort and critics questioning past SSC failures.

- Social Media Buzz: #SaveTeachersJobs and #SSCCrisis are trending on X, as thousands rally online for a fair outcome.

West Bengal’s race to the Supreme Court is a desperate bid to undo a ruling that’s left schools reeling and lives shattered. With the Chief Justice stepping in, the spotlight’s on whether justice will favour the state’s plea—or leave 26,000 futures hanging. This battle could reshape education and trust in the system.

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