Despite Covid-induced prohibitory orders, around 2,500 teacher aspirants staged a protest near the Budha Talab here on Thursday. They were selected against 14,500 vacant posts but most of them are yet to be appointed. Schools are closed for students due to the pandemic. So the government is reluctant to appoint them as it will be an unnecessary burden on the exchequer. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel had earlier urged them to wait till schools reopen.
Meanwhile, the teacher aspirants said this was a token protest and they will be forced to go on an indefinite strike if their demands are not met.