West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that she does not accept the Supreme Court’s verdict invalidating the appointments of school teachers on humanitarian grounds.
The TMC supremo added that her government would abide by the top court’s decision as her party has the highest regard for the judiciary.
“While I have the highest respect for the judiciary and judges, I cannot accept the judgement from a humanitarian point of view,” Banerjee said, addressing a press conference.
‘Will explore legal options’: Mamata on SC’s verdict
Adding that the TMC government would abide by the top court decision, Banerjee said that the state would explore all legal options.
“We have to accept the judgment and do whatever is legally possible,” she said. Banerjee further added that West Bengal’s former education minister, Partha Chatterjee, is in jail in the case.
“How many BJP leaders were arrested in the Vyapam case? Does the BJP want to ensure the collapse of West Bengal’s education system?” she asked.
The CM said she would meet those who have lost their jobs.
