Bhopal. Rahul Gandhi, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, has formally addressed Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, pressing the state to widen the scope of its ongoing recruitment drive for Class‑2 and Class‑3 teachers.
Letter highlights a stark shortage of educators
In a missive dated September 29, Gandhi emphasized the persistent dearth of teachers in government schools – a problem that resonated with aspirants at his recent event in Indore. He referenced official statistics showing that more than one lakh teaching positions across the state remain vacant, a gap he says is hampering the quality of education.
Current recruitment numbers fall far short
The 2025 hiring cycle has announced 13,089 openings for Class‑3 teachers and 10,800 for Class‑2 teachers. Gandhi argued that these figures are insufficient to meet the real demand, urging the administration to raise the quotas in line with the backlog of unfilled posts.
Aspirants still awaiting permanent roles
Numerous candidates who performed well in the selection exams are left in limbo because the allotted slots are limited. Gandhi also drew attention to guest teachers already teaching in classrooms, who continue to wait for regularised appointments. Some candidates are nearing the upper age limit while their futures remain uncertain.
Protests and notices intensify
Teacher‑training hopefuls have resorted to demonstrations and hunger strikes to press their demands. According to Gandhi, authorities have issued notices to several protestors instead of engaging with their concerns. He appealed to the chief minister to rescind these notices and open a constructive dialogue with candidate representatives.
Demand for a second counseling round
Beyond expanding the Class‑2 and Class‑3 vacancies, Gandhi called for an immediate launch of the second counseling phase. He contended that swift action on both fronts would strengthen government schools and provide stable employment to thousands of qualified teachers.
