After nearly three years in jail, former Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee is set to walk free as the court completes witness examination in the school jobs recruitment scam. The Supreme Court had earlier called his continued custody a “travesty of justice.”
Former Calcutta High Court judge and BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay has landed in controversy after speaking harshly to a group of dismissed school employees who came to him for help. When they asked about their jobs, he said, “Don’t ask such foolish questions, ask the Supreme Court.” He also scolded them, saying, “You don’t know what to ask whom. You don’t deserve to be a teacher.” The video of the incident has gone viral and many people are criticizing his rude behaviour.
The Supreme Court Today (Dec 4) reserved its order on the bail application submitted by Partha Chatterjee, a former West Bengal Education Minister and current Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). Chatterjee is embroiled in a money laundering case connected to the widely publicized West Bengal cash-for-jobs scam.
Yesterday, On 22nd June, The Indian Government made significant changes in response to controversies surrounding the National Testing Agency (NTA) and its handling of key examinations, affecting 3.5 million candidates. This includes the removal of the NTA head, formation of a review panel, and investigation by the CBI. Postponements, cancellations, and allegations of malpractice have led to widespread protests and political scrutiny. A seven-member committee has been tasked to review NTA’s operations and propose reforms aimed at ensuring examination efficiency and preventing malpractice. The outcomes of these actions are poised to reshape the landscape of medical education in India.