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B.Ed Degree-Holding Assistant Teachers Protest Against Dismissals, Warn Government of Extreme Measures

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Raipur : The ongoing protests by B.Ed degree-holding assistant teachers in Chhattisgarh have escalated following the dismissal of over 2,900 teachers by the state government. Furious at the abrupt action, the teachers have issued an open warning to the government, threatening to continue their protests until their demands are met.

The protests gained momentum on Tuesday, with teachers staging a powerful demonstration at the BJP office in the state, which led to the arrest of 30 protesters by the police. The protests continued on Wednesday in the Tuta area of New Raipur.

Teachers Threaten "Wish Death" Over Job Losses

During their protests, the dismissed teachers made a chilling statement: "If the government cannot give us our jobs back, it should grant us 'wish death.'" The teachers, who had been working for several months, expressed their shock and frustration at being fired so abruptly.

They are deeply concerned about how they will support their families after the sudden loss of employment. The protest also saw the participation of disabled teachers who voiced their distress at losing jobs they had struggled hard to secure.

A female teacher who walked from Ambikapur to Raipur remarked that she would not return until their demands were addressed. The dismissed teachers argue that their appointments were based on merit, and they had secured their positions through a legitimate process.

"We were selected from the merit list, and our appointments were made following proper procedures," said a protesting teacher.

Teachers Warn Government: "We Will Continue Until Our Demands Are Met"

The protesting teachers have made it clear that they will not stop their demonstrations until their jobs are reinstated. "If the government can't provide us with jobs, it should at least give us 'wish death,'" they warned.

Since morning, the protesters have been holding placards and banners in the Tuta area of Raipur, demanding that they be considered for vacant teaching positions. They have also expressed their willingness to work in other vacant posts if the government is willing to accommodate them.

Support from Former CM Bhupesh Baghel

The protesting teachers received support from former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, who visited the protest site and voiced his criticism of the government's decision. Baghel described the dismissal of 2,900 teachers as a "tragic" move that would severely affect the livelihoods of thousands of families.

"This decision will plunge many families into a crisis," he said. Baghel also highlighted the acute shortage of teachers in the state, pointing out that many schools are still struggling with a lack of staff. He urged the government to utilize these dismissed teachers to fill vacant positions in schools.

Chhattisgarh Kranti Sena Joins Protest

The protests also received backing from the Chhattisgarh Kranti Sena, a local political group. Its leader, Ram Gulam Singh Thakur, criticized the government for allegedly favoring outsiders over local youth. "Why is the government taking away jobs from local youth and offering them to outsiders?" he questioned.

Thakur expressed the group's readiness to fight this issue legally if necessary. He also suggested that this move by the government could impact the upcoming urban body elections.

Political Tensions Over Dismissals

The dismissal of the assistant teachers has sparked a political storm in the state. The Congress party has strongly condemned the government's actions, with Bhupesh Baghel accusing the state administration of taking away jobs that had already been offered.

"This is the first government in the country that has taken away jobs after giving them," Baghel asserted. He added that the decision to dismiss teachers was a betrayal to the youth of Chhattisgarh, particularly at the start of the new year.

Baghel pointed out that the recruitment process for 2,900 teachers was carried out properly, and many teaching positions in the state remain vacant. He also criticized the government for halting the recruitment of 33,000 teachers.

"This government is not only failing to create new job opportunities but is also taking away jobs from those who were already employed," he said.

Government's Dismissal Order

On December 31, the state's education department issued an order dismissing over 2,900 teachers. The very next day, protests erupted in Raipur, with the teachers staging a sit-in outside the BJP office.

The demonstrations have continued unabated, with teachers determined to press their demands until they are reinstated. This controversial move has sparked heated debates across political circles and public discourse, with many questioning the fairness of the dismissals and the government's handling of employment issues in the state.

The future of these teachers remains uncertain, but their protests have highlighted the deep frustration and the desperate measures they are willing to take in their fight for justice.

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