Chirag Paswan Criticizes Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Over Teacher Appointment Controversy

Patna: Chirag Paswan, the national president of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and Member of Parliament (MP), launched a scathing attack on Bihar’s Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, in response to allegations of irregularities in teacher appointments. Speaking at the Paswan Swabhiman Sammelan held in Darbhanga on Monday, Chirag expressed grave concerns about the state’s education system.

Chirag emphasized that the current scenario in Bihar’s teacher recruitment process highlights a distressing trend where money and political connections appear to be the determining factors for securing employment. He asserted, “If you possess financial resources and political influence, you can secure a teaching position. However, those lacking these advantages find it nearly impossible to secure employment, despite their diligent efforts. We are witnessing individuals who cannot even sign their names being appointed as teachers.”

In his address, Chirag pointed out that the candidates who performed exceptionally well in the teacher recruitment examinations were passed over for appointment. He asserted that this situation exposes the prevalence of significant corruption within Bihar during the tenure of CM Nitish Kumar, a situation that ultimately negatively impacts the state’s unemployed youth.

Chirag said that the Chief Minister aspires to become the Prime Minister. He argued that the removal of the domicile policy was part of a broader strategy to showcase the extent of employment opportunities created in Bihar. “The Chief Minister is struggling to generate employment opportunities for the people of Bihar, and his attempts to project otherwise are misleading. It is unclear whether he will contest Lok Sabha elections, but the youth of my generation can scarcely recall the last time he did,” he said.

Chirag further alleged that the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) teacher reinstatement process is marred by irregularities and misconduct. While the Chief Minister proclaims a commitment to zero corruption, Chirag contended that corruption remains rampant, often occurring in plain sight while the government turns a blind eye. He concluded, “Backdoor dealings are commonplace, and corruption persists unchecked, casting a shadow on the integrity of the state’s education system.”