In a significant move towards strengthening the state's administrative and law enforcement framework, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed appointment letters to 912 newly selected candidates in Lucknow on Sunday. The event, held in the state capital, marked a major milestone for the youth who have been recruited under the Direct Recruitment-2023 process. These candidates have been selected to serve in various specialized wings of the Uttar Pradesh Police Department, reflecting the government's commitment to filling essential vacancies through a transparent and merit-based system.
Details of the Recruitment and Appointments
The 912 candidates who received their appointment letters today were selected through the rigorous process conducted by the Police Recruitment and Promotion Board. According to the official details of the Direct Recruitment-2023, the selected individuals will be joining the police force in several key capacities. These include the posts of Police Sub-Inspector (Confidential), Police Assistant Sub-Inspector (Clerk), and Police Assistant Sub-Inspector (Accounts). Following the distribution of these letters, these newly appointed officials are set to begin their professional journey and contribute to the services of the state police department. This recruitment drive is seen as a step towards enhancing the efficiency of the police force in handling administrative, clerical, and financial responsibilities.
A Milestone in Government Employment
During the ceremony, the Chief Minister shared significant data regarding the state's employment achievements, while 30 lakh youths have been provided with government jobs in Uttar Pradesh. This figure represents a massive push towards public sector employment over the past few years. The Chief Minister also recalled a similar event from the previous month where he handed over appointment letters to 3572 newly recruited youths in the Agriculture Department. These statistics were presented to highlight the continuous and systematic approach the government has taken toward job creation and recruitment across various departments.
Critique of Previous Regimes and the 'Bimaru' State
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scathing attack on the working style of previous governments. He stated that before 2017, the process of distributing appointment letters was often marred by controversy and chaos. He addressed those who used to create a ruckus over recruitment processes, noting that his government is consistently providing jobs and plans to provide government employment to more than 1 lakh additional youths in the next six months. He criticized the 'Bimaru' (ailing) mindset of past administrations, which he claimed led to Uttar Pradesh itself becoming a 'Bimaru' state. According to the CM, previous governments had filled recruitment boards and commissions with their own people, which completely destroyed the credibility of the entire recruitment process.
End of Corruption and Nepotism
The Chief Minister emphasized that the era of corruption and nepotism in government jobs has come to an end. He remarked that in the past, the recruitment process was discriminatory and failed to respect the energy, strength, and talent of the youth of Uttar Pradesh. He pointed out that when a candidate is selected through a clean and transparent process, it serves as a symbol of trust not just for the individual's family, but also for the common man towards the governance system. Reflecting on the situation before 2017, he mentioned that he had closely observed the frustration and despair among the youth due to discrepancies in the recruitment process. He noted that there was a lack of willpower to fix the system, which was gripped by nepotism, leading to a belief among the youth that no job could be secured without recommendations or illegal transactions.
Law and Order and the Rule of Law
In his speech, CM Yogi also touched upon the transformation of the law and order situation in the state. He recalled a time when members of the mafia would openly brandish weapons in jeeps, creating an atmosphere of fear. He asserted that today, no one has the audacity to do so because the rule of law prevails in Uttar Pradesh, while he highlighted that riots no longer occur in the state; instead, the administration now conducts mock drills for riot control. This shift from actual communal disturbances to preparedness exercises was cited as evidence of the improved security environment, while the Chief Minister concluded by reiterating that transparency in recruitment and a strong law and order situation are the pillars upon which the trust of the people is built.