The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday (June 20, 2025) reiterated its respect for the judiciary but strongly criticised Opposition parties for allegedly "denying humanitarian relief" to thousands of non-teaching staff who lost their jobs after the Supreme Court quashed the 2016 recruitment process, calling the move by the Opposition parties inhumane.
The remarks came immediately after the Calcutta High Court restrained the West Bengal Government from implementing a scheme that sought to provide monetary support to sacked Group C and D staff until September 26 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
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Justice Amrita Sinha passed the interim order on petitions challenging the State's proposal to pay ₹25,000 to each affected Group C employee and ₹20,000 to each Group D staff member. The court had reserved its verdict on June 9, 2025.
The State Government has been asked to file its affidavit in Opposition within four weeks, and the petitioners have been given a further two weeks to respond.
