epa11182548 Teaching job aspirants lie on street during a protest against Bengal government, in Kolkata, India, 26 February 2024. The protesters allege irregularities in the recruitment process to the hiring of thousands of teachers and demand placement in government jobs. EPA/PIYAL ADHIKARY

epa11182550 Teaching job aspirants protest against Bengal government, in Kolkata, India, 26 February 2024. The protesters allege irregularities in the recruitment process to the hiring of thousands of teachers and demand placement in government jobs. EPA/PIYAL ADHIKARY

epa11182546 Teaching job aspirants lie on street during a protest against Bengal government, in Kolkata, India, 26 February 2024. The protesters allege irregularities in the recruitment process to the hiring of thousands of teachers and demand placement in government jobs. EPA/PIYAL ADHIKARY

epa11182547 A teaching candidate lies on street as he prays to police officer during a protest against Bengal government, in Kolkata, India, 26 February 2024. The protesters allege irregularities in the recruitment process to the hiring of thousands of teachers and demand placement in government jobs. EPA/PIYAL ADHIKARY