Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Uttar Pradesh government, asserting that the handful of sycophantic officials advising Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will ultimately cause his political downfall.
Student Leader Ashutosh Pandey's Arrest
Singh further asserted that student leader Ashutosh Pandey was scheduled to appear for the Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) examination on Wednesday—an opportunity arising after a gap of five years—yet he remains incarcerated. He added that he himself had intended to visit Pandey in jail, but the administration refused to grant permission.
Warning to the Chief Minister
Issuing a warning to the CM, Singh declared, “Do not make the mistake of clashing with the youths as history bears witness that it is the youth who have brought about the end of every dictatorship.”
Discussion on Paper Leaks Event
Singh also remarked that during the ‘Discussion on Paper Leaks’ event held recently in Prayagraj, students, advocates, and representatives of various student organizations were engaging in deliberations peacefully and democratically. However, the BJP government and the administration were rattled even by the peaceful discussion. He asserted that the attempt to disrupt an event taking place within a closed auditorium serves as proof that the government was afraid of the questions raised by the youths.
Government's Repressive Stance
The AAP MP further stated that the government appears unconcerned if papers are leaked, examinations are cancelled, or the future of lakhs of students is ruined. However, the moment students seek to voice their concerns regarding these issues, the administration adopts a repressive stance. He emphasized that student leaders like Ashutosh Pandey and Pankaj Pandey were arrested because they were raising their voices on behalf of the students. This, he argued, constitutes a direct assault on the democratic system.
Recruitment Exam Controversies
Sanjay Singh pointed out that over the past several years in the state, numerous recruitment and competitive examinations have been embroiled in controversies involving paper leaks, rigging, and subsequent cancellations. He stated that the responsibility for conducting recruitment examinations has frequently been entrusted to agencies and companies whose operational methods were already under a cloud of suspicion. Singh noted that the administration’s attempt to disrupt the discussion on paper leaks has only served to amplify the issue.
Expansion of Public Awareness Campaign
Singh announced that the public awareness campaign launched against paper leaks and recruitment scams would now be expanded across the entire state of Uttar Pradesh. The Aam Aadmi Party intends to engage in dialogue with students, youth, and parents across all districts to gather their suggestions and grievances. He affirmed that this struggle would continue unabated until a fair examination system is established, complete transparency is ensured in recruitment processes, perpetrators of paper leaks face stringent punishment, and justice is delivered to the youth.
Appeal to the Youth
Appealing to the state’s youth, students, and citizens to join this campaign, he emphasized that this is not merely a battle for the students, but a battle to safeguard the future of Uttar Pradesh. The Aam Aadmi Party, he declared, will continue its struggle until justice is secured for the youth and recruitment scams are completely eradicated.
