'Isn't paper leak—it's theft': Rahul Gandhi ahead of Dehradun leg of 'Chhatron Ki Goonj'
Rahul Gandhi has criticized the BJP government in Uttarakhand, labeling the state an 'epicentre of paper leaks' regarding recruitment exams. He framed the issue as a theft of youth futures and is campaigning to address systemic corruption in the hiring process.
Why it matters
This highlights the political tension in India regarding youth unemployment and the integrity of government recruitment processes.
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, ahead of the Dehradun leg of the Congress' 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign on July 17, said Uttarakhand has become the "epicentre of paper leaks" and accused the BJP government of failing to curb examination irregularities despite introducing anti-cheating laws.In a post on X on Thursday, Gandhi said he was taking the campaign to Uttarakhand because repeated exam paper leaks had shattered the hopes of thousands of job aspirants.Referring to the alleged irregularities in the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) recruitment exams, Gandhi alleged that government jobs such as patwari and lekhpal were no longer being awarded on merit."Because the land of the gods has been turned into the epicentre of paper leaks.
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