BJP protests irregularities in Jal Shakti Dept recruitments

Alleging large-scale irregularities in the recruitment process for para-pump operator, para-fitter and multi-purpose worker positions in the Jal Shakti Department, the BJP staged a protest in Chamba on Monday. The protest was led by BJP State Secretary Jai Singh at the district headquarters. The protesters raised slogans against the local MLA and the government, accusing them of favouritism and demanding an impartial investigation into the hiring process.

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Singh and the protesting youth claimed that candidates with lower scores had been selected for the jobs, while those who had secured higher marks were unfairly excluded. They submitted a memorandum to Additional District Magistrate Amit Mehra, seeking immediate cancellation of the recruitment process and a fresh selection based on merit. The protesters alleged that the Congress-led government had completely disregarded established rules and qualifications by appointing favoured candidates. They pointed out that more than 50 per cent of differently-abled candidates were ignored and undeserving applicants were given preference.

They issued a warning that if a fair investigation is not conducted, they will escalate their agitation, even resorting to road blockades. They declared that the responsibility for any such disruption would lie with the government and the department concerned.

Meanwhile, the Jal Shakti Department defended the recruitment process. Executive engineer Jitendra Sharma stated that the hiring was conducted with full transparency, adhering to the guidelines and regulations set by the government and the directorate. He clarified that a screening committee had been formed to verify all documents thoroughly and ensure that only the top candidates were selected based on merit.