In a dramatic turn of events, Kolkata witnessed a heavy police presence as jobless teachers staged a protest against the state’s education policies. The exhibition,which began at Shyambazar and moved to Dharmatala,saw police detaining several educators,raising questions about the right to protest and the treatment of those seeking employment. The crackdown, lead by DC Central Indira Mukherjee, has ignited a firestorm of debate around the issues of job security and educational reform in West Bengal.
the protest was ignited by the teachers’ frustration over the need for further examinations despite being qualified for positions. as they gathered at Shyambazar station,police were already on high alert,warning that any assembly would lead to arrests. Officers conducted searches at metro stations and bus stops, checking IDs and scrutinizing WhatsApp groups to identify participants.This heavy-handed approach culminated in a series of detentions, with many teachers being forcibly taken away in police vans, a scene that has left many questioning the state’s commitment to civil liberties.
The situation at Dharmatala mirrored the chaos at Shyambazar, with police aggressively pursuing demonstrators. The sight of educators being dragged away sparked outrage among onlookers, highlighting the growing discontent with the government’s handling of employment issues in the education sector. As the protests continue, the voices of these jobless teachers resonate louder, calling for accountability and change in a system that seems increasingly indifferent to their plight.
