More than 25,000 Teachers Lose Jobs, Youth Claim Justice

Dubela, Riddhi Biswas (Edited By Annrisha Kusari): More than 25,000 teachers in West Bengal have lost their jobs due to alleged corruption in the government’s recruitment process. The sudden decision has left thousands of families in distress, while the state’s school education system faces severe disruption. In response, Left student and youth organizations—including SFI, AISF, AIBS-PSU, DYFI, AIYF, RYF, AIYL, and PYFI—have come forward demanding justice. They argue that the teachers are not at fault and should not suffer for the actions of corrupt officials. Instead, they are calling for strict punishment for those directly responsible for the scam.

“This is not just about jobs; it’s about fairness,” said a spokesperson for the protestors, “The government must take responsibility and give back jobs to the deserving teachers.” The affected teachers had been appointed through government-led recruitment drives, and many had already started families and settled into their roles. Now, they are being asked to return salaries drawn over years—something the protesting groups say is inhumane and unjust.

“These are not fake candidates. The real culprits are those who ran the recruitment scam. Why should teachers who cleared exams and were given appointments be punished?” one protestor asked during a press briefing. The student and youth organizations have been part of the movement from the beginning—staging protests on the streets, organizing demonstrations, and pursuing legal recourse. They argue this crisis is not just about employment, but also about the deliberate weakening of public education in the state.

They have pledged to continue their fight until every affected teacher gets justice, and the government takes accountability for what they describe as a “social disaster.”