Archive · 12 Sep 2025
Charges Framed in WBSSC Scam Against Ex-Bengal Minister
Imagine some people were in charge of hiring people for school jobs, but they may have done things unfairly.
A former minister named Partha Chatterjee is accused of being involved.
A court is now officially saying he and others have to answer to these accusations, which means they are being formally charged.
This is all because of a big investigation into how people were hired.
Chatterjee says he's innocent and that the investigators are out to get him.
He's been in jail for over three years and wants to be free, claiming he never told anyone to give someone a job.
The judge reminded him of how he made education department staff changes.
The case is still ongoing.
Charges have been framed against 28 individuals in the WBSSC scam.
The case involves irregularities in recruiting non-teaching staff.
Partha Chatterjee, former education minister, is among the accused.
Chatterjee pleaded innocence and accused authorities of seeking revenge.
The framing of charges took place in a special CBI court in Kolkata.
- Who
- Partha Chatterjee and 27 others.
- What
- Charges were framed against 28 individuals in the WBSSC scam related to irregularities in non-teaching staff recruitment.
- When
- Friday, and earlier on Thursday for secondary and high-secondary teacher recruitment.
- Where
- A special CBI court in Kolkata.
- Why
- Due to alleged involvement in a multi-crore scam involving irregular recruitment practices.
- Accused
- 28 individuals
- Key Figure
- Partha Chatterjee, former Education Minister
- Charges
- Irregularities in Group-C non-teaching staff recruitment
- Court
- Special CBI court
- Chatterjee's Plea
- Innocence and alleged revenge by investigative agencies
- Chatterjee's Arrest
- July 2022, ED and CBI involvement