LUCKNOW Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday took a jibe at the opposition saying those who never contributed positively would inevitably feel distressed when progress occurs and they resort to spreading false propaganda on being exposed for their failures.
“We should question them about their actions when they were in power. Why was the recruitment process not transparent…why did the judiciary repeatedly have to intervene to halt the recruitment process,” asked the CM highlighting that when his administration took office, there were 1.55 lakh vacant police posts, which were promptly filled within the designated timeframe. Additionally, 1.64 lakh teachers were recruited across various levels and 6.5 lakh youths secured jobs under his government.
He said this in his address at the Lok Bhavan after distributing appointment letters to 647 forest guards, wildlife guards and 41 junior engineers under the recruitment process by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSC). Adityanath also shared that 40,000 more candidates will be recruited via the commission.
Reflecting on the situation prior to 2017, the CM highlighted that among the 688 individuals appointed on Tuesday, over 124 were women. He flayed the recruitment practices before 2017, stating that fair recruitment was not possible, with widespread doubts cast on the commissions and boards of that time. “Their work and selections were under suspicion, and many are still under CBI investigation. Those individuals did not operate with integrity,” he said.
Criticizing the previous governments, Adityanath said: “Before 2017, the governments had no policy for recruitment and made identity with bribery while appointments were made from the back door. The list of candidates were issued by different families. Even criminals might initially deny guilt, but when presented with evidence, they admit their mistakes. The public continues to reject them, demonstrating their disapproval of past practices.”
“From the beginning of the recruitment process to the distribution of appointment letters, there has been no need for recommendations or bribery. You must have seen that there is no scope for any unfair means to influence the examination, and the government expects you to maintain the same level of integrity in your work,” he said to selected candidates.
Addressing the event, the CM said, “We all know that currently the most problematic issue for the whole world is climate change. Uncontrolled and unscientific development has initiated a new challenge for mankind. Untimely rainfall, hailstorms and droughts are all examples of this. If forest guards, wildlife guards do their work honestly, then they will be playing a big role in reducing the effect of climate change.”
He emphasized that solar fencing should be prioritized in pockets with man-animal conflicts, explaining that when an animal encounters an electric shock, it will retreat, thereby safeguarding workers and farmers from harm.
Highlighting the connection between human and animal lives, the CM stated, “It is crucial to halt illegal activities such as cutting and mining.” He also said that action should be taken against hunters who cross borders into UP.
He added, “The UP government, in collaboration with the central government, aims to set up 100 bio-compressed units, with several already operational. The pollution control board and the new and renewable energy department should expand these efforts further.”
The CM also highlighted the state government’s efforts to ensure a transparent appointment process, noting the implementation of the Prevention of Unfair Means in Public Examination Act-2024.
The event was attended by minister of state (independent charge) Arun Kumar Saxena, minister of state KP Malik, principal chief conservator of forests (PCCF) and head of department Sudhir Kumar Sharma and forest corporation MD Sunil Chaudhary, among others.
