Reserved category candidates in Uttar Pradesh's 69,000 teacher recruitment case protested at the residence of the Basic Education Minister, demanding justice. The candidates allege widespread irregularities in the recruitment process and accuse the government of not presenting their case effectively in the Supreme Court, forcing them to take to the streets.
Uttar Pradesh: UP 69,000 Teacher Recruitment Dispute: Hundreds of reserved category candidates staged a b protest at the residence of Uttar Pradesh's Basic Education Minister on August 18, 2025, concerning the UP 69,000 teacher recruitment dispute. The candidates alleged that the recruitment process was riddled with irregularities and that the government was not adequately representing their interests in the Supreme Court. The protesting candidates carried posters and banners, demanding justice and clarifying that while they are supporters of the BJP, they are facing injustice.
Strong Protest by Candidates at UP Minister's Residence
In Uttar Pradesh, reserved category candidates in the 69,000 teacher recruitment case surrounded the Basic Education Minister's residence on Monday, August 18th. The candidates raised slogans, demanding justice. They allege that widespread irregularities occurred in the recruitment process, causing thousands of reserved category candidates to be deprived of employment. A large police force was deployed at the scene, and a tense atmosphere prevailed.
The candidates participating in the protest stated that the matter is pending in the Supreme Court, and the government is not bly advocating for their case. Due to this negligence, they have been forced to take to the streets to raise their voices. The candidates demanded that the government bly advocate for them in the Supreme Court and ensure swift justice.
Accusations Against the Government and the Case in Court
Amarendra Patel, who led the demonstration, stated that the recruitment process began in 2018. The High Court ruled in favor of the reserved category candidates on August 13, 2024, and ordered appointments to be made within three months.
However, the government has not yet complied with the order. As a result, the matter has reached the Supreme Court. The candidates say that due to negligence, there are delays in getting justice, and they are continuously facing mental and social pressure.
Protest and Support
Hundreds of candidates prominently displayed their demands with posters, banners, and numerous posters supporting Yogi Adityanath. They clarified that they are being accused of acting on the instructions of opposition parties, whereas they are BJP supporters.
The candidates emphasized that they want justice and urged the government to bly advocate for them in the Supreme Court. They stated that prompt action is necessary to secure jobs for thousands of reserved category candidates.
