PDP protests alleged recruitment irregularities in Jammu and Kashmir
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) staged a protest in Srinagar on Tuesday against the National Conference-led government, accusing it of large-scale irregularities in recruitment across multiple government departments. The demonstration, led by PDP youth leader Zuhaib Yousf Mir, saw the participation of senior party leaders and workers.
Addressing the media, Mir alleged that nearly 25,000 appointments had been made across 29 government departments over the past 25 months without public advertisements. He claimed this lack of transparency raised serious concerns about fairness and equal opportunity for unemployed youth in the region.
Outsourcing to private agencies questioned
Mir specifically questioned the government's decision to outsource recruitments to nearly 200 private agencies instead of using established recruitment bodies such as the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB). He demanded clarity on who was appointed, the criteria used, and the reasons for bypassing the standard recruitment process.
“The youth of Jammu and Kashmir deserve transparency, accountability and justice. Thousands of educated young men and women continue to remain unemployed while questions surrounding these appointments remain unanswered. The government must come clean and place all facts before the public,” Mir said.
Allegations of diversion tactics
Mir further alleged that instead of addressing the concerns raised by the opposition, the government was attempting to divert public attention from the issue. He described the protest as a reflection of growing public discontent and the frustration of unemployed youth across Jammu and Kashmir.
“The PDP stands firmly with unemployed youth. We will continue to raise this issue at every platform until accountability is fixed and complete transparency is ensured in all recruitments,” he added.
Demands for disclosure and inquiry
During the protest, party workers raised slogans demanding justice for unemployed youth and sought answers from the government regarding the alleged appointments. The protesters also called for a comprehensive disclosure of all recruitments made in the past 25 months, publication of selection details, and an impartial inquiry into the matter.
