Archive · 19 Dec 2025
SSC Aspirants Protest Over Jobs Crisis in Kolkata
In Kolkata, people who want jobs through the School Service Commission (SSC) protested on the streets.
They carried tea kettles and snacks to show their disagreement with the Chief Minister's idea that they should sell tea and snacks to make a living.
The protesters said they want their rightful jobs back and think the recruitment process is unfair.
They also said that some people who were not eligible before are now being favored.
The protesters want more job vacancies to be created and a fairer process.
Some political parties also criticized the Chief Minister's suggestion, saying it's not a good solution to the problem of unemployment.
SSC job aspirants and visually impaired job seekers protested in Kolkata over jobs crisis.
Protesters carried tea kettles and snacks in response to Chief Minister's suggestion of self-employment.
Protesters alleged corruption and unfair practices in the recruitment process.
They demanded restoration of jobs and creation of additional vacancies.
Opposition parties criticized the Chief Minister's remarks, alleging rising unemployment and corruption.
- Who
- SSC job aspirants and visually impaired and differently-abled job seekers
- What
- Protest over jobs crisis, carrying tea kettles and snacks
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To protest against systemic injustice and corruption in the recruitment process, and in response to the Chief Minister's suggestion of self-employment
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Date of Protest
- Thursday
- Protesters
- SSC job aspirants, visually impaired and differently-abled job seekers
- Key Demands
- Restoration of jobs, additional vacancies, fair recruitment process
- Chief Minister's Suggestion
- Self-employment through selling tea and snacks
- Protest Symbols
- Tea kettles, cups, and 'chop-muri' packets
- Opposition Criticism
- Allegations of rising unemployment and corruption in recruitment
