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'Serious injustice': Rahul Gandhi urges President Murmu to step in amid Bengal teachers job row

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Rahul Gandhi has urged President Murmu to intervene in the West Bengal teacher recruitment controversy, following the cancellation of over 25,000 appointments due to irregularities. He highlighted the plight of fairly selected teachers facing dismissal and requested the President to ensure their continued employment. Mamata Banerjee criticized the court's decision, alleging a conspiracy against the state's education system.
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