Mamata Banerjee mulls alternative roles for ‘tainted’ teachers

Kolkata

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the ongoing teacher recruitment crisis would be resolved soon, adding that ‘tainted’ teachers could be accommodated in alternative roles. Her remarks, made ahead of Teacher’s Day, have drawn sharp criticism from groups representing ‘untainted’ teachers.

Speaking at the Shiksha Ratna programme at the Dhono Dhanyo auditorium in Kolkata, Ms. Banerjee said, “After working for so many years, many of them have been termed ‘tainted and ineligible’. I am looking into this matter through legal means. They may not work as teachers according to the court’s order, but whether they can work in Group C or D, is being considered.”