West Bengal Education Officials Temporarily Retain Positions Amid Government Crackdown
HS edu board president, secy get to stay for now
The Times Of India
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Partha Karmakar, president, and Priyadarshini Mullick, secretary of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, have been allowed to remain in their positions until the announcement of higher secondary examination results. This decision comes as the West Bengal government terminates 243 retired officials' reappointments across various departments.
- 01Karmakar and Mullick can stay in their roles until HS exam results are announced.
- 02The West Bengal government has terminated 243 reappointed retired officials.
- 03Their positions will be reviewed after the HS results are declared.
- 04Removing them before the results could disrupt college admissions.
- 05The HS results are expected to be announced on Thursday.
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In West Bengal, Partha Karmakar (president) and Priyadarshini Mullick (secretary) of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) have been granted temporary extensions in their roles until the higher secondary examination results are released. This decision is notable as it comes amidst a broader crackdown by the West Bengal government, which has terminated 243 retired officials who were reappointed across various departments. The state government issued an order for the immediate removal of nominated members, prompting Karmakar and Mullick to seek clarification from the school education department. Officials indicated that removing them before the results, scheduled for announcement on Thursday, could lead to significant disruptions in the college admissions process. Their roles will be reassessed after the results are declared.
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The decision to retain Karmakar and Mullick temporarily ensures that the higher secondary examination results can be processed smoothly, which is crucial for timely college admissions.
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