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West Bengal CM expresses discontent with SC's order to invalidate over 25,000 teacher appointments, shows support to affected candidates – The Times of India

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she has the highest regard for the judiciary but could not accept the Supreme Court’s verdict invalidating the appointments of 25,753 teachers and other staff in state-run schools. Addressing a press conference at the state secretariat, Banerjee, however, emphasised that her government would abide by the SC’s decision while exploring all legal options. “While I have the highest respect for the judiciary and judges, I cannot accept the judgment from a humanitarian point of view,” she said. “As a citizen of this country, I have every right to an opinion. ... Read more