Candidates have started protest demanding cancellation of Patwari recruitment in Madhya Pradesh. The candidates who have gathered to protest in Bhopal want to investigate the irregularities in the recruitment examination by constituting a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and claimed that they will now gather for demonstration in Delhi.
Under the banner of National Educated Youth Union (NEYU), the candidates gathered at MP Nagar intersection in Bhopal. After protesting here, they marched towards Vallabh Bhawan. The police stopped them by placing barricades at Vyapam intersection. They were adamant on moving forward.
On this the police detained some protesters near the Congress headquarters. The protesters dispersed after warning of legal action.
When taken into custody, the protesters said that students from across the state would gather here. Such a dictatorship will not last. Atrocities on youth will not continue.
The result of the Patwari recruitment examination came on June 30, 2023. On the allegations of rigging, the then Shivraj government had put a stay on the appointment till the investigation. A commission for investigation was formed on July 19, 2023. The investigation continued for 8 months. Retired Justice Rajendra Verma submitted the report to the government.
After getting the clean chit for the recruitment examination, on February 15, Dr. Mohan Sarkar of the state issued orders for early appointment of the selected candidates. The order issued by the General Administration Department said, 'Appointment should be made only on the basis of the declared results of Group-2, Sub Group-4 and Patwari Recruitment Examination of the Staff Selection Board.'
Ranjit Kisanvanshi of NEYU organization said, 'The organization demands from the government that these appointments should be stopped. Rajendra Kumar Verma should make the investigation report of the committee public.
Candidates said that those who buy papers for Rs 10-15 lakh through the back door without issuing investigation report are being given appointment. There is 45 to 50% scam in this exam. If there had been a fair investigation, all these people would have been in jail. The government is talking about action against a few students who make fake certificates in the name of document verification, but no action has been taken against those making fake certificates in Madhya Pradesh.
The candidates first demonstrated at MP Nagar intersection. From here they proceeded to Vallabh Bhawan.
They demanded investigation report of Patwari scam should be made public. SIT of technical experts should be formed under the leadership of Chief Justice, the culprits involved in the fraud should be punished.
