New Delhi, April 3 -- As the Supreme Court struck a major jolt to the West Bengal government over appointment of 25,753 teachers and other staff in state-run and state-aided schools, invalidating all, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said while she cannot accept the verdict but 'will abide by it'.

Addressing a press conference, Mamata Banerjee said her government will also explore all legal options.

"While I have the highest respect for the judiciary and judges, I cannot accept the judgment from a humanitarian point of view. As a citizen of this country, I have every right to an opinion. I respect the judge and the judiciary, but I can't agree with the judgment," Mamata Banerjee said.

A Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice of Ind...