The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to shut the doors of government jobs for those who call for a “violent regime change.
Amid ongoing controversy over the calls for a “regime change” during the recent protest, the Yogi Adityanath government has tightened rules for character verification of candidates selected for direct recruitment to government jobs drawing strong criticism from the Opposition Samajwadi Party and the Congress.
New UP government policy says political ideology alone cannot disqualify applicants; police must submit verification reports within 30 days
The policy will apply to candidates selected through direct recruitment in various state government departments, corporations, councils and local bodies. “Such orders were issued during the British colonial era, when the British ruled India. In independent India, however, the right to protest is a constitutional guarantee. A change in regime occurs through legal, established processes-it happens after every election, and anyone is free to participate. Congress leader Rashid Alvi called the order excessive saying that the Yogi Adityanath government is behaving like a judge. “Is it for the government to decide on such things. Are there no courts? Under the revised policy, the registration of an FIR or a pending investigation will not automatically render a candidate ineligible for government employment.
The government order has made it clear that individuals found involved in violent activities aimed at “regime change” could be barred from public employment. The current government operates with an intimidatory mindset, which is why we are seeing decrees reminiscent of the British colonial period,” SP spokesperson Udayveer said. This shows the government is scared of the GenZ protests,” he said.
