BJP MP moves Calcutta HC seeking change in TET schedule in view of PM visit

Speaking to the newspaper, the advocate said, “We moved the court pleading that the date for TET be changed in view of the Prime Minister’s programme on the same day. We have also prayed for adequate transport arrangements for the candidates appearing for TET whenever the examination is held. The matter will come up for hearing on December 14.”

PM Modi is likely to attend the programme at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata where about 1 lakh people will chant Bhagavad Gita together. The event is being organised by the ‘Lokkho Konthe Gitapatha Committee’, an association of three religious organisations.

Ghosh decided to move the petition after the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) last week postponed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) to December 24 from December 10 to arrange further security measures.

The board assured that security measures like frisking, biometric attendance and surveillance through CCTV cameras at all centres will be carried out. More than 3 lakh candidates are set to appear in the examination at 773 centres across the state.