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Education
Rahul Gandhi urges Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav to boost teacher recruitment for classes 2‑3
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 12:31 PM
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Rahul Gandhi wrote to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, questioning the low intake in the 2025 teacher recruitment despite around one lakh vacant posts, and asked for more Class‑2 and Class‑3 positions.
In a formal letter addressed to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi highlighted the stark discrepancy between the large number of vacant teaching posts and the limited recruitment announced for the 2025 cycle. He pointed out that roughly one lakh positions across the state remain unfilled, yet the current recruitment drive offers only a fraction of the required manpower.
Gandhi specifically requested an expansion of the recruitment quota for Class‑2 and Class‑3 teachers, arguing that these foundational levels are critical for improving the quality of primary education. He urged the state government to reassess its staffing plan and allocate additional slots to address the acute shortage.
The letter, reported by Amar Ujala from Bhopal, reflects ongoing political pressure on state authorities to accelerate hiring in the education sector. No official response from the CM's office has been recorded at the time of reporting.
Education analysts have previously warned that prolonged vacancies can hamper learning outcomes, especially in rural and underserved districts. Gandhi's appeal adds a political dimension to the broader debate on teacher recruitment and resource allocation in Madhya Pradesh.
The issue is expected to feature in upcoming discussions within the state assembly, where opposition parties may seek to hold the government accountable for the staffing gap.
Gandhi specifically requested an expansion of the recruitment quota for Class‑2 and Class‑3 teachers, arguing that these foundational levels are critical for improving the quality of primary education. He urged the state government to reassess its staffing plan and allocate additional slots to address the acute shortage.
The letter, reported by Amar Ujala from Bhopal, reflects ongoing political pressure on state authorities to accelerate hiring in the education sector. No official response from the CM's office has been recorded at the time of reporting.
Education analysts have previously warned that prolonged vacancies can hamper learning outcomes, especially in rural and underserved districts. Gandhi's appeal adds a political dimension to the broader debate on teacher recruitment and resource allocation in Madhya Pradesh.
The issue is expected to feature in upcoming discussions within the state assembly, where opposition parties may seek to hold the government accountable for the staffing gap.