Uttar Pradesh Bars People Involved In 'Violent Regime Change' Activities From Govt Job, Order Slammed
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh government has brought about strict character verification rules for candidates seeking government jobs. In an order, the BJP government said people involved in violent activities aimed at regime change could be barred from public employment.
The order has sparked outrage among the people and criticism from the Opposition parties. Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress slammed the order. Though the government said that political ideology alone cannot be a reason to deny someone a government job, the order said that individuals who belong to organisations that aim to change the existing order through violent means may be considered ineligible for government employment.
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The order with revised guidelines were issued by M Devaraj, Principal Secretary of the Appointment and Personnel Department. The new rules will apply to candidates selected through direct recruitment in state government departments, corporations, councils and local bodies.
The order stated that participation in such activities within three years before character verification, after the individual has turned 21, may be treated as an indication of continued involvement
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The opposition slammed the order, with Samajwadi Party spokesperson Udayveer comparing it to the British impoised rule underlining that the right to protest was constitutionally protected in independent India. The opposition also questioned the government’s approach to protests and political dissent.
Udayyveer said that such orders were issued during the British colonial era, when the British ruled India. Congress leaders also called the move excessive.
