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Suvendu Adhikari: New Bengal govt teachers barred from politics
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 02:38 PM
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that newly appointed government teachers in the state will be prohibited from engaging in political activities.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has stated that government teachers who are newly appointed in the state will not be permitted to participate in politics. This declaration aims to ensure that the teaching profession remains distinct from political affiliations for fresh recruits.
The announcement was made by the Chief Minister while addressing the role of educators in the state's administrative framework. By barring new teachers from political involvement, the government intends to maintain a neutral and focused workforce in the education sector.
This move is part of broader efforts to regulate the conduct of public servants in West Bengal. The directive specifically targets those entering the government service, setting clear boundaries for their professional and personal engagements.
The announcement was made by the Chief Minister while addressing the role of educators in the state's administrative framework. By barring new teachers from political involvement, the government intends to maintain a neutral and focused workforce in the education sector.
This move is part of broader efforts to regulate the conduct of public servants in West Bengal. The directive specifically targets those entering the government service, setting clear boundaries for their professional and personal engagements.