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UP teaching job aspirants plan social media campaign on August 16
Teaching job aspirants in Uttar Pradesh will run a social media campaign on August 16, demanding the state government issue a recruitment notification for primary school teachers. The organisers aim to post…
The Story in Brief
Teaching job aspirants in Uttar Pradesh will run a social media campaign on August 16, demanding the state government issue a recruitment notification for primary school teachers. The organisers aim to post 10 million messages on X to press for a time-bound appointment process.
Vijay Pratap, an aspirant from Prayagraj, said no major primary-level recruitment has occurred in over five years, leaving millions waiting. Adarsh Tiwari, a D.El.Ed holder, said their prime years are being wasted. The Prayagraj-based Sanyukt Pratiyogi Chhatra Hunkar Manch and the Congress party have backed the campaign.
The Indian Opinion
The BJP government in Uttar Pradesh promised jobs during elections but has not issued a primary teacher notification for over five years. Aspirants are right to be angry. But the opposition should not turn this into another election weapon without offering workable solutions. The real test will be whether the August 16 campaign forces the government to announce a concrete date for recruitment.
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
