Union Minister and Apna Dal (Sonelal) chief Anupriya Patel has raised the issue of recruitment of 68,500 teachers by writing a letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath amid the Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh.
Lucknow: Amidst the hustle and bustle of Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, Union Minister and Apna Dal (Sonelal) chief Anupriya Patel has written a letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regarding the recruitment issue of 68,500 teachers. Supporting the demands of the recruitment candidates, he has appealed to the government to seriously consider the matter and find a just solution. This initiative of Anupriya Patel is being seen as an important political message within the ruling coalition.
Candidates associated with 68,500 teacher recruitment have been raising their voice for a long time regarding alleged irregularities in the appointment and recruitment process. They claim that the reservation rules were not followed properly in the process and the reserved categories did not get the full benefit of the prescribed relaxation. Now Anupriya Patel has also raised this issue prominently.
Issue taken up after meeting the candidates
Anupriya Patel had met 68,500 teacher recruitment candidates in Lucknow on October 2. During this he listened to their problems and demands in detail. The candidates also submitted a memorandum demanding justice and resolution of their complaints related to the recruitment process. After the meeting, Anupriya Patel said that this is not just a matter of some candidates, but a question related to the future of thousands of youth and their rights. She assured that she will try to take this issue to higher levels of the government.
What was said in the letter written to Chief Minister Yogi?
In a letter sent to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Anupriya Patel has urged to seriously consider the demands of the recruited candidates. He said that the problems of the candidates who have been waiting for appointment for a long time should be looked at with sensitivity. He also said in his social media post that Apna Dal stands strongly with the candidates. The Union Minister also indicated that she would also raise the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi if necessary.
Anupriya Patel’s activism regarding the matter has come at a time when political equations regarding the Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh remain important. In such a situation, it is considered natural for political discussions to intensify regarding their demand.
What is the controversy in 68500 teacher recruitment?
68,500 Teacher Recruitment has been a big recruitment process associated with the Basic Education Department in Uttar Pradesh. Its candidates say that serious questions were raised regarding the implementation of the reservation system during recruitment. The candidates allege that the rules applicable to reserved categories were not completely followed. Apart from this, he claims that even the prescribed relaxation of five percent given to reserved category candidates was not given proper benefit.
Candidates have been struggling for a long time for resolution of these complaints and demand for appointment. However, the final position on these allegations will only be clear from the relevant government records and official process. For this reason, the candidates are continuously demanding from the government to review the matter again and provide a clear solution.