“Speak for Us in Parliament!” Jobless Teachers Set ‘Home Task’ for TMC and BJP, Warn of Nabanna March

The movement by jobless teachers in West Bengal—disqualified over alleged recruitment irregularities—is gathering fresh momentum. On Sunday, from outside Bikash Bhavan, protestors issued a stern warning: their agitation will remain politically neutral, but it will not stop. If needed, they will launch a Nabanna March.

They also issued a “home task” for both the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): write to the President of India and raise the matter in the upcoming parliamentary session.

🗣️ “Raise Our Voices in Parliament!”

One of the protest leaders, Mehboob Mondal, declared: “Our movement belongs to no political party. TMC and BJP must both write to the President, stating that injustice has been done to qualified candidates. You must speak for us in Parliament. If you do, we’ll give you credit.”

He also took a dig at the CPI(M), saying: “Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya called us ‘frauds’ in the Supreme Court. Rectify that statement and help save our panel.”

⚠️ Nabanna March Imminent

The protesters have reiterated that their agitation will remain non-political. However, they are ready to march to Nabanna—the state secretariat—if their demands are not met.

📚 Classes Held at Protest Site, Child Safety Law Allegedly Violated

For the second consecutive day, protesters conducted open-air “classes” with school children outside Bikash Bhavan.

This led to immediate action from the West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR), which claimed that the Juvenile Justice Act was violated. The commission has sought a report from the Bidhannagar Commissionerate within three days.

👮 Legal Notice to 17 Teachers: Police Action Under New Law

Following a scuffle on Thursday between police and protestors, a case was filed at Bidhannagar North Police Station on Friday under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)—the newly implemented Indian criminal code.

Now, 17 protesting teachers have received legal summons. According to the notice, they allegedly vandalized public property and obstructed government work. They have been asked to appear at the police station on Wednesday, May 21 at 11 AM. If they fail to comply, police may arrest them under BNS Section 35(6).