Bangali Juba Samaj has demanded immediate recruitment of TET-qualified candidates and steps to fill vacant government posts in Tripura, while seeking tougher action against drug trafficking ahead of the festive season.
Key Takeaways
- Bangali Juba Samaj demanded immediate recruitment of TET-qualified unemployed youths in Tripura.
- The organisation raised concerns over vacant government posts, teacher shortages and rising drug abuse.
- It submitted seven demands covering recruitment, drug control, Puja traffic, employment work and road repairs.
Bangali Juba Samaj organised a protest at its state office in Shibnagar today, on October 4, raising concerns over unemployment, drug abuse, vacant government posts and other issues in Tripura.
Bangali Juba Samaj secretary Biplab Das addressed the protest. Other leaders of the organisation also attended the programme.
TET-qualified candidates seek appointments
Das alleged that thousands of youths have obtained B.Ed and D.El.Ed degrees and appeared for the TET examination. However, only a small number qualified, he claimed.
According to the leaders of the organisation, many TET-qualified candidates have waited for around two years for government appointments. It alleged that the candidates have repeatedly appealed to the Chief Minister for recruitment but have not received appointments.
Bangali Juba Samaj also accused the government of failing to fulfil its pre-election promise of providing 50,000 jobs every year. It claimed that the government has provided only around 20,000–25,000 jobs across all departments during nearly nine years in office.
Concern over vacant government posts
Bangali Juba Samaj claimed that more than 60,000 posts remain vacant in different government departments. It also alleged that some vacant posts are being abolished instead of being filled.
The organisation said many unemployed youths are gradually reaching the upper age limit for government recruitment.
It also raised concerns over the condition of schools. According to the organisation, thousands of schools have closed because of shortages of students and teachers, while several other schools face disruption because of inadequate teaching staff.
The group said students frequently take to the streets demanding teachers. It questioned how such a situation could continue in the state.
Criticism over handling of job protests
The organisation also criticised the government’s response to unemployed youths protesting for jobs.
It alleged that TET-qualified candidates who take to the streets against delays in recruitment face physical and mental harassment from police.
Bangali Juba Samaj also questioned what it described as preferential treatment and financial assistance for groups involved in repeated road blockades and disruptive activities.
Drug trafficking raises concern
Drug abuse formed another major part of the organisation’s criticism.
Bangali Juba Samaj recalled the government’s stated objective of making Tripura a drug-free state. It alleged, however, that drug trafficking has increased during the present government’s tenure.
The organisation claimed that narcotics enter Tripura through goods-laden trucks as well as railway wagons. It also pointed to repeated seizures of narcotics worth crores of rupees.
However, it alleged that the state has yet to establish enough examples of exemplary punishment for those involved in the drug trade.
The organisation questioned the effectiveness of the police, police outposts and intelligence agencies in tackling the problem.
Seven demands before the festive season
Bangali Juba Samaj placed seven demands before the Chief Minister. It demanded immediate recruitment of all unemployed candidates who have qualified the TET examination.
It also demanded strict legal scrutiny while issuing vehicle passes during the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations so that vehicles do not receive unrestricted passage.
The organisation called for the immediate identification of drug traffickers and exemplary punishment for those involved in the trade. It further demanded a ban on the public sale and marketing of liquor and other intoxicating substances from Durga Puja through Kali Puja.
The group also sought increased availability of work under the rural employment programme before the Puja celebrations. It urged the government to repair city roads quickly before the festivities.
Finally, Bangali Juba Samaj demanded that the government formulate a recruitment policy and take necessary steps to fill vacant posts across all departments.
The organisation said it hoped the authorities would consider and fulfil its demands.
