Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday commended the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Rajasthan for overhauling the state's recruitment system. He stated that the new administration has successfully put an end to the recurring paper leak scandals that plagued the previous Congress regime.
Transparent Recruitment on Merit
Addressing newly recruited police constables during an appointment letter distribution ceremony at the Rajasthan Police Academy, Shah highlighted the integrity of the recent process. He symbolically handed letters to 10 constables, representing a total of nearly 9,000 candidates who were recruited, including over 2,500 women.
"Before coming here, I learnt about the entire process," Shah said. "I want to tell the people of Rajasthan that these 9,000 youths got jobs without paying anything, and without any recommendation, purely on merit and hard work." He emphasized that the recruitment ensured transparency, eliminated corruption, and respected the skills of the candidates.
Technology-Driven Process and New Laws
The Home Minister asserted that the 2025 constable recruitment examination was conducted with full transparency through the use of technology. He outlined the unique challenges of policing in Rajasthan, which includes a 1,070-km international border with Pakistan, rugged ravines, and the vast Thar Desert.
Urging the new recruits to train with dedication for a "Surakshit Rajasthan" (Safe Rajasthan), Shah noted that this batch is the first to join after the introduction of three new criminal laws. He claimed that once these laws are fully implemented, any First Information Report (FIR) registered will have a system ensuring justice is delivered up to the Supreme Court within three years.
New Initiatives and Community Recognition
On the same occasion, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced the establishment of the Rajasthan Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (R4C). Modeled on the national Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), the R4C aims to tackle the growing threat of cybercrime. Sharma stated it would be developed as a centre of excellence, providing a centralized framework for coordination, information sharing, and research across all districts.
Later, while addressing a convention in Jodhpur, Shah praised the Maheshwari community for its sustained contributions to India. He acknowledged their role from the era of battles against the Mughals, through the freedom struggle, and into the post-Independence nation-building efforts.
The events underscored the central government's focus on governance reforms, security, and acknowledging community heritage in Rajasthan.
