Bhopal. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, who heads the Congress in the Lok Sabha, has sent a formal appeal to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, asking the state to widen the scope of its ongoing recruitment for Class‑2 and Class‑3 teachers.
Letter underscores a severe teacher shortfall
In a correspondence dated September 29, Gandhi pointed out the chronic scarcity of educators in government schools, a problem echoed by candidates during his recent event in Indore. He referenced official figures that show more than one lakh teaching positions across the state remain vacant, a gap that he says is hampering students' academic progress.
Present recruitment numbers fall short of reality
The 2025 hiring drive has announced 13,089 openings for Class‑3 teachers and 10,800 for Class‑2 teachers. Gandhi argues that these figures are far below the actual requirement and urges the administration to raise the quotas to match the magnitude of the backlog.
Aspirants still waiting for regular appointments
Numerous candidates who performed well in the selection exams are still in limbo because the allotted posts are limited. Gandhi also highlighted the situation of guest teachers already teaching in classrooms, who continue to await permanent positions. Some hopefuls are nearing the upper age limit while they remain caught in uncertainty.
Protests and notices have intensified
Teacher‑training aspirants have resorted to protests and hunger strikes to push for their demands. According to Gandhi, authorities have issued notices to several demonstrators instead of addressing their concerns. He has called on the chief minister to withdraw these notices and open a constructive dialogue with the candidates' representatives.
Demand for a second counselling phase
Beyond expanding the Class‑2 and Class‑3 vacancies, Gandhi urged the state to commence the second round of counselling without delay. He maintains that prompt action on both fronts will not only improve the quality of government schools but also secure stable jobs for thousands of qualified teachers.
