‘Ready to Even Go to Jail If…’: Mamata Banerjee Meets Sacked Bengal Teachers After Supreme Court Verdict

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 09:20am on 07 Apr 2025,Monday Education

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with thousands of teaching and non-teaching staff who lost their jobs following a Supreme Court verdict that annulled over 25,000 school appointments due to procedural irregularities. Addressing the affected individuals at Kolkata's Netaji Indoor Stadium, Banerjee expressed unwavering support, stating her readiness to face imprisonment for standing by them. She emphasized the government's obligation to comply with the court's decision but assured proactive measures to safeguard the employment of eligible candidates. The event witnessed significant attendance, leading to security challenges as many sought to hear the chief minister's address. (PC: National Herald)

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