The Aryavarth Express
Agency (Uttar Pradesh): The Congress on Tuesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of examination paper leaks in Uttar Pradesh, questioning what the “double anyay government” is doing to correct its mistakes and ensure youths do not face such injustices again.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh posed several questions to PM Modi ahead of his rally in Prayagraj. “Does the PM endorse the UP CM’s views opposing reservations? Are paper leaks a conspiracy to avoid recruitment to government jobs? Where are the promised 2 crore new jobs? Why is the Modi government reducing the number of flights from Prayagraj Airport?” Ramesh asked.
Ramesh elaborated on what he termed “jumla details,” noting that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has posted an essay on his website titled “Aarakshan ki Aag mein Sulagta Desh,” which strongly opposes reservations for Dalits, Adivasis, and Other Backward Classes. He uses inflammatory language to describe the policy. “Does the Prime Minister endorse his Chief Minister’s views?” Ramesh questioned.
He also asked why Modi has remained silent on calls for a nationwide caste census and demands to lift the 50
percent cap on reservations for Dalits, Adivasis, and OBCs. “Does he secretly endorse the demand to end these reservations?” the Congress leader asked.
Ramesh pointed out that during the Modi government’s tenure, more than 43 papers for government recruitment exams have been leaked, affecting at least 2 crore candidates. “Recently, 60 lakh applicants for the UP Police Exams faced uncertainty when exams were canceled due to paper leaks. These are not just numbers – it is the hopes and dreams of India’s youth hanging in the balance,” he said.
Under its Yuva Nyay Guarantee, the Congress has committed to introducing legislation to prevent paper leaks by designing robust institutions and best practices. “What is Mr. Modi’s vision to address the harm done to our youth? What is the ‘Double Anyay’ Sarkar doing to rectify its mistakes and ensure that our youth never face such injustice again? Or are the paper leaks a deliberate ploy to avoid recruiting for government jobs?” Ramesh asked.
He also mentioned that in 2023, Yogi Adityanath promised to create 2 crore new jobs in the state over the next 3-4 years. “This is the same promise that the Prime Minister made in 2014 before taking office. What followed were years of record unemployment and slow growth,” he added. According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), the labour force participation rate (LFPR) in UP was just 39.5% last year, the lowest since 2017, indicating that many youths have given up on the job market.
Ramesh further criticized the mismanagement of Prayagraj Airport, noting that the Allahabad High Court had to intervene due to the reduction in flights. “Despite healthy demand for flights to cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai, services from Prayagraj Airport have been decreasing,” he said, which is concerning given the upcoming Maha-Kumbh event expected to draw millions of visitors.
“Can the outgoing PM shed some light on his government’s terrible mismanagement of the Prayagraj Airport?” he asked, urging the Prime Minister to break his “silence” on these issues.