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Assam's Recruitment Revolution: How Scams Were Replaced by Systems

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a sharp attack on the Congress party over past recruitment processes. He claims that under previous governments, jobs were sold and the system was bogged down in court cases. In contrast, he asserts his administration has created a transparent, merit-based system with no middlemen. The CM says this shift is crucial for providing fair opportunities to the state's youth.

Key Points: Himanta Sarma Attacks Congress on Assam Recruitment Transparency

  • CM Sarma alleges past Congress rule involved cash-for-jobs scandals and opaque processes
  • Claims current recruitment has zero court cases and no corruption allegations
  • Highlights tech-driven, time-bound processes to ensure fairness and credibility
  • Says merit-based hiring strengthens governance and restores public confidence
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'Earlier recruitment processes were opaque, now only transparency': Assam CM attacks Cong

Assam CM Himanta Sarma contrasts his govt's merit-based system with Congress-era corruption, claiming zero court cases and no middlemen in jobs now.

"From scams to systems, Assam has changed. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, Dec 19

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday took a potshot at Congress, saying that government recruitment in the state has undergone a fundamental transformation over the past few years, moving from an era marked by court battles, alleged corruption and cash-for-jobs scandals to a system that is fair, transparent and merit-based.

Referring to past recruitment processes during the Congress regime, CM Sarma said that earlier, almost every government examination in Assam would lead to multiple court cases, delaying appointments for years and depriving deserving candidates of opportunities.

“There was a time when jobs were allegedly sold to the highest bidders, recruitment processes were opaque, accountability was missing, and the entire system was time-consuming and unfair to honest aspirants,” the Chief Minister said in a post on X.

Highlighting the present scenario, the CM asserted that his government has put an end to corruption and middlemen in recruitment. “Today, there are zero court cases related to government recruitment and no allegations of corruption. There are no middlemen and no bribery. Only transparency, accountability and equal opportunity for Assam’s youth,” he said.

The Chief Minister said that the state government has introduced technology-driven and time-bound recruitment processes to ensure fairness and credibility.

According to him, written examinations, skill tests and interviews are conducted in a structured manner, with strict monitoring to prevent any irregularities.

He added that the recruitment reforms have restored public confidence in the system.

Over the past few years, the Assam government has completed large-scale recruitment drives across departments, filling thousands of vacant posts.

CM Sarma said that merit-based recruitment is crucial not only for providing employment to educated youth but also for strengthening governance and service delivery.

The CM reiterated that his government remains committed to ensuring that government jobs are earned through hard work and merit alone.

“From scams to systems, Assam has changed. This change was possible only because of our resolve to deliver clean and accountable governance,” he said.

- IANS

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Priya S
My cousin just got a government job last year through one of these new drives. The entire process was online, the admit card came on time, and the results were declared quickly. No "contacts" were needed. It felt fair.
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Rohit P
While transparency is welcome, let's not pretend everything is perfect now. The competition is fiercer than ever, and there are still concerns about paper leaks at the national level. The government must stay vigilant.
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Sarah B
It's encouraging to see a focus on meritocracy. For a state's development, you need the most capable people in government jobs, not just those who can pay. Hope this model is sustained beyond any one government.
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Vikram M
"From scams to systems" – that's a powerful line. The old Congress days were indeed known for this. Cash-for-jobs scandals destroyed so many families' hopes. If that culture is truly over, it's a big achievement.
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Karthik V
Actions speak louder than words. Filling thousands of posts is good, but what about the quality of the jobs? Are they permanent with good pay, or mostly contractual? Transparency in recruitment is step one, job security is step two.
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Meera T
As a teacher

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