TMC Criticizes Opposition Amid Court's Hold on Relief Scheme

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday reaffirmed its respect for the judiciary while sharply criticizing opposition parties for allegedly blocking humanitarian relief for thousands of non-teaching staff left jobless after the Supreme Court annulled the 2016 recruitment process, describing the move as inhumane.

The criticism followed the Calcutta High Court's decision to restrain the West Bengal government from executing a relief scheme that proposed financial aid for the sacked Group C and D staff. The state had planned to provide Rs 25,000 to each affected Group C employee and Rs 20,000 to each Group D staff member.

TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh accused opposition elements of taking pleasure in the misfortune of the jobless, while highlighting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's efforts to stand by the impacted workers. Despite ongoing legal challenges, a new recruitment process has been initiated in compliance with the Supreme Court's directive.

(With inputs from agencies.)