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Maharashtra Youth Scheme Sparks Fury: Trainees Beaten Amid Job Promise Protests

The opposition in Maharashtra is furious over police action against trainees from a government youth scheme. They confronted ministers about broken promises of permanent jobs made before the elections. The government claims the scheme isn't closed and a new policy is being formulated. This clash highlights the growing tension over youth unemployment and government accountability in the state.

Key Points: Maharashtra Opposition Slams Police Action on CM Yuva Trainees

  • Opposition grilled Skill Development Minister over police thrashing of CM Yuva scheme trainees
  • Leaders cited former CM's promise of permanent government jobs for trainees
  • Minister clarified scheme is not shut but trainees will be accommodated under new policy
  • Scheme aimed to bridge academic-industry gap with job training and stipends
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Maha Oppn protests police action against trainees of CM Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana

Opposition leaders grill Maharashtra govt over police beating CM Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana trainees, demanding answers on promised permanent jobs.

"What kind of system is this? Why were they beaten when they protested yesterday? - Vijay Wadettiwar, Congress Legislative Party leader"

Nagpur, Dec 14

The opposition on Sunday criticised the Mahayuti government in the Assembly over the issue of trainees from the CM Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana being thrashed by the police.

Congress Legislative Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar, who was joined by members Jayant Patil and Nana Patole, grilled Minister of Skill Development Mangal Prabhat Lodha on this issue and asked what the fate of these trainees will be after their 11-month training is completed.

They jointly brought to the Minister’s notice during the discussion on the calling attention motion, the purported statements made by former Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and current CM Devendra Fadnavis that these trainees will be given permanent jobs in the state government.

However, Minister Shambhuraj Desai objected to statements by Wadettiwar, Patil and Patole clarifying that Shinde, during his tenure as the chief minister, had never spoken about giving a permanent job in the state government but had announced that the issue would be considered sympathetically.

The scheme aims to provide job-oriented, on-the-job practical training to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements, enhance the skills and employability of young graduates and diploma holders and provide financial support in the form of a monthly stipend during the training period.

Wadettiwar pointed out that the scheme was introduced by the state government before the Assembly elections with the promise of employment, which has now left the youth on the streets. He sharply criticised the government, asking, "What kind of system is this? Why were they beaten when they protested yesterday?"

He said, "This scheme was brought in before the elections, and now it has been shut down. These children campaigned for the government; they toiled for you in the elections. What was the reward they received? They were severely beaten for protesting yesterday; some children sustained fractures. This shows the government's insensitive attitude. What about the future of these children? What happened to the promise made by the then Chief Minister that they would be permanently absorbed into the service?"

Patil and Patole wanted Minister Lodha to explain the government’s policy to provide permanent jobs to the students after completing 11 months of training.

After the opposition’s aggressive stance, Minister Lodha clarified that the scheme has not been closed down but assured the House that these trainees would be accommodated under a new scheme and that the government is formulating a new policy regarding this matter.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As an observer, this pattern is concerning. Schemes launched before elections with big promises, and then backtracking after winning. It exploits the hopes of young people. The police action is a severe overreach. Hope the new policy is concrete and not just more words.
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Aditya G
Skill development is crucial, but what's the point of training if there's no job guarantee at the end? The scheme's intent is good, but the execution and follow-through seem poor. Beating trainees is shameful. Government needs to be accountable for the future of these youths. 🇮🇳
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Priya S
Fractures? For protesting? This is not how a democracy functions. The opposition is right to grill them. "Sympathetic consideration" is political jargon for "we have no plan." These trainees worked hard for 11 months believing in a future. This betrayal will cost the government dearly in the long run.
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Rohit P
While the police action is wrong, let's also be practical. Can the government give permanent jobs to every trainee? The economy has limits. The new scheme Minister Lodha mentioned might be a more viable solution. But the communication and handling of expectations have been terrible.
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Nisha Z
This is why our youth are frustrated and look for opportunities abroad. Make big promises, use them for votes, and then abandon them. The stipend during training is helpful, but it's not a career. The government needs a clear, transparent policy, not last-minute "formulations" after protests turn violent.

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