West Bengal School Recruitment Scam: Fresh Interview List Sparks Outrage
In a controversial twist to the West Bengal school recruitment scam, teachers and job aspirants allege that candidates previously linked to irregularities have secured spots in the fresh interview list released by the state education department. The claims have reignited public anger and raised doubts over the fairness of the process.
West Bengal SSC Scam: Key Background
The WBSSC recruitment scam, exposed in 2022, involved manipulated merit lists, bribes, and illegal appointments in state-run schools. Key figures, including former Education Minister Partha Chatterjee, were arrested. Despite court interventions, fresh allegations suggest corruption persists.
Teachers’ Allegations: Tainted Names Reappear
Protesting teachers claim:
– Cancelled candidates scrapped by courts are back in the interview list.
– Political favoritism still influences selections.
– No transparency in shortlisting criteria.
“We exposed the scam, but the system hasn’t changed,” said an anonymous teacher.
Government’s Defense
The Mamata Banerjee-led government denies wrongdoing, stating interviews are court-monitored. Education Minister Bratya Basu insists only verified candidates were shortlisted.
Opposition parties (BJP, CPI-M) demand a CBI probe, citing distrust in the process.
Legal & Political Repercussions
- Calcutta High Court is reviewing petitions against the new list.
- ED/CBI continue investigating the scam’s money trail.
- TMC faces backlash ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
What’s Next?
Teachers vow mass protests if demands are unmet. The court’s role remains critical in ensuring accountability. Will justice prevail, or will the scam deepen?
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