In Jharkhand, the issue of unemployment has once again become the center of a political debate. While the government is celebrating the handing over of appointment letters to 289 candidates under the Urban Development and Housing Department by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, BJP state president and former chief minister Babulal Marandi called it a “PR stunt”.
Marandi alleged that millions of unemployed youths in Jharkhand won’t be satisfied with mere assurances. He raised several questions, including when the competitive exam calendar will be released, why there has been a delay in the appointment of the JPSC chairman, and the progress of the investigation into the JSCC and CGL paper leaks.
He also questioned the reservation given to Jharkhand’s youth and under which policy these appointments were being made. Marandi emphasised that the youth of Jharkhand want their rights and accountability, not empty promises.
On the other hand, the Hemant government rejected these accusations, asserting that it is committed to job creation in the state. The appointment letters distributed on the second floor of Project Building were part of this effort. These appointments included posts such as Garden Superintendent, Veterinary Officer, Sanitary and Food Inspector, Sanitary Supervisor, Revenue Inspector, and Legal Assistant.
The chief minister stated that this was just the beginning and that more appointments would be made in the coming months as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to make Jharkhand a state of opportunities for its youth.
Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore added that the government’s transparent approach in recruitment was evidence of its commitment to creating job opportunities for Jharkhand’s youth. Industry Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav, while addressing the candidates, urged them to contribute to the state’s development and welfare goals. He also criticized the opposition for raising accusations instead of focusing on the future of the youth.
Political analysts believe that unemployment remains a sensitive issue in Jharkhand with both the government and the Opposition playing their respective political games. The government claims to be prioritizing Jharkhand’s youth through transparent recruitment policies, while the opposition argues that these appointments are insufficient and fail to address the broader concerns of millions of unemployed youths.
In conclusion, it is clear that the solution to Jharkhand’s unemployment issue lies in balancing political will and administrative transparency. The challenge remains for the government to release a clear competitive exam calendar, address issues like paper leaks, and build trust with the youth. At the same time, the opposition must move beyond criticism and present constructive suggestions to help shape the future of the youth of Jharkhand.
The resolution to unemployment in Jharkhand rests in finding this balance, something that remains a work in progress.