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Education
Former CM Digvijaya Singh Joins Teacher Recruitment Protest in Bhopal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 03:36 PM
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Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh arrived at Neelam Park to back aspirants demanding more teaching posts in the 2025 recruitment, warning of a hunger strike if the government does not comply.
Former chief minister Digvijaya Singh reached Neelam Park in Bhopal on Thursday, joining a protest by candidates awaiting the 2025 teacher recruitment. The demonstrators are pressing the state government to increase the number of teaching vacancies announced for the upcoming hiring cycle.
Organisers of the movement said the current allocation falls short of the demand for qualified teachers across Madhya Pradesh’s schools. They have called for an expansion of posts, citing shortages that affect education quality.
During his brief address, Singh expressed solidarity with the aspirants and warned that if the government does not address their demands, the protesters are prepared to launch a hunger strike. The statement adds political pressure on the education department to reconsider the recruitment numbers.
Authorities have not yet responded publicly to the protest or the threat of a hunger strike. The demonstration continues with participants gathering daily at the park, seeking a swift resolution.
Organisers of the movement said the current allocation falls short of the demand for qualified teachers across Madhya Pradesh’s schools. They have called for an expansion of posts, citing shortages that affect education quality.
During his brief address, Singh expressed solidarity with the aspirants and warned that if the government does not address their demands, the protesters are prepared to launch a hunger strike. The statement adds political pressure on the education department to reconsider the recruitment numbers.
Authorities have not yet responded publicly to the protest or the threat of a hunger strike. The demonstration continues with participants gathering daily at the park, seeking a swift resolution.