Fury Erupts: Job Seekers Block Lawmakers, Demand Justice in Kolkata
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- September 25, 2025
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Kolkata bore witness to raw desperation and simmering anger on Saturday as hundreds of unemployed teaching aspirants, their patience worn thin by years of unfulfilled promises, dramatically escalated their protest. The streets near the Trinamool Congress (TMC) office on Topsia Road became a flashpoint, where a peaceful demonstration turned into a fervent blockade, catching prominent politicians in its wake.
The target of their impassioned plea for justice: TMC MP Mala Roy and local MLA Debashis Kumar.
As the leaders' car attempted to navigate through the bustling area, it was suddenly engulfed by a human tide of frustrated job seekers. Shouts of "We want jobs!" and "Give us justice!" rent the air, echoing the profound disappointment of those who have passed the rigorous State Level Selection Test (SLST) for teachers years ago, only to remain in a perpetual state of limbo.
These determined youths, many of whom cleared their SLST exams between 2016 and 2018, are not just demanding employment; they are demanding a resolution to what they perceive as a systemic failure and widespread corruption plaguing the state's education recruitment process.
Their immediate demand is clear: swift and fair appointments to primary, upper primary, and secondary school positions that have remained agonizingly vacant.
The situation quickly spiralled as police forces moved in to clear the blockade. What ensued was a chaotic scene of pushing, shoving, and a desperate struggle between the authorities and the aspirants.
Reports indicate a clash as police used force to disperse the crowd, leading to the detention of several protesters who had dared to stand their ground. The emotional toll was palpable, with many expressing their anguish over the brutal response to their legitimate demands.
For these aspirants, this isn't a new fight.
They have endured an agonizingly long period of protest, staging sit-ins and demonstrations across Kolkata, including a prolonged vigil at Camac Street. Their resolve is hardened by a Calcutta High Court order that allegedly instructed the state to fill vacant posts within a specific timeframe, an order they claim has been largely ignored.
They point to the irony of a state facing a severe teacher shortage while thousands of qualified candidates remain jobless.
Responding to the unprecedented confrontation, MP Mala Roy expressed her surprise, stating, "We were unaware of their intentions to block our vehicle." She emphasized the need for a structured dialogue, suggesting, "If they want to submit a deputation, they should approach us through a proper channel and schedule a meeting." However, the protesters argue that all conventional avenues have been exhausted, leaving them no option but direct confrontation to make their voices heard.
As the dust settled, the incident left an indelible mark, underscoring the deep-seated frustration of West Bengal's unemployed youth.
It serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for transparency and efficiency in the state's recruitment processes, as the cry for justice from these future educators continues to resonate across the political landscape.
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