Surjewala alleges Haryana govt withdrew 8,000 job advertisements issued before 2024 polls
New Delhi: Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala has accused the Haryana government, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, of backtracking on its pre-election job promises by withdrawing advertisements for over 8,000 Group C posts, including a large number of police vacancies.
Addressing a press conference and later posting on social media platform X on Thursday (June 19), Surjewala said the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) had cancelled 8,653 job openings, which were initially announced on August 14, 2024, just hours before the assembly election announcement. He alleged that the move was a political gimmick meant to mislead the youth.
"Shri Nayab Saini announced these jobs, made grand promises, and even claimed he wouldn't take oath as Chief Minister until these jobs were filled. But it was all a farce. Now, he jokes around in helicopters while the youth are knocking on doors for their future," Surjewala wrote.
According to him, the withdrawn advertisements included:
1. 5,666 posts in the Haryana Police,
2. 1,838 stenographer jobs,
3. 535 draftsman/assistant draftsman positions,
4. 319 auto diesel mechanic roles, and
5. 180 fitter/press mechanic posts, among others.
Surjewala also criticised the BJP-led state government’s handling of the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (HKRN), claiming that while 50,000 jobs were promised through HKRN before the 2024 elections, 4,000 youth have already been terminated post-elections, with uncertainty looming over the rest.
Taking a dig at the state leadership, Surjewala likened the BJP’s job promises to a scripted drama: “धोखा-छल-कपट की भाजपाई फिल्म,” he wrote, calling CM Nayab Saini the lead actor, former CM Manohar Lal Khattar the director, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi the producer of a film titled: “बेवकूफ बनाओ, उल्लू सीधे करते जाओ।”
युवाओं से “धोखा-छल-कपट” की भाजपाई फिल्म,
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) June 19, 2025
फ़िल्म के राइटर-एक्टर हैं - श्रीमान नायब सैनी ,
फ़िल्म के डायरेक्टर हैं - श्रीमान मनोहर लाल खट्टर ,
फ़िल्म के प्रोड्यूसर हैं - श्रीमान नरेंद्र मोदी,
फ़िल्म का नाम है -
“बेवकूफ बनाओ, उल्लू सीधे करते जाओ”
👉 HSSC द्वारा पुलिस की 5,600… pic.twitter.com/gBOOi6UODB
In response to the allegations, the Chief Minister’s media secretary, Praveen Attrey, dismissed the charges. Speaking to The Hindu, Attrey said the Congress had a history of arbitrary appointments and job-sale allegations. He claimed that the BJP government had provided 1.75 lakh jobs based on merit.
“CM Nayab Singh Saini distributed 24,000 appointment letters before taking oath. The recruitment process through the Common Entrance Test is ongoing, and more jobs will be given soon. The Chief Minister is committed to fulfilling all electoral promises,” Attrey said.
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Passing out parade held at IMA Dehradun, 491 young officers join Indian Army
Dehradun(PTI): After undergoing rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, 491 cadets participated in a grand Passing Out Parade on Saturday and will now be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
The spectacular parade, held at the historic Drill Square in front of the academy's Chatwood Building, was reviewed by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who served as the reviewing officer.
Along with 491 Indian cadets, 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries also participated in the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade.
A total of 525 officer cadets from the 157th Regular Course, 46th Technical Entry Scheme, 140th Technical Graduate Course, 55th Special Commissioned Officers Course, and Territorial Army Online Entrance Exam 2023 Course participated in the Passing Out Parade.
The 'Sword of Honour' and gold medal for securing first place during training was awarded to ACA Nishkal Dwivedi, the silver medal to BUO Badal Yadav for second place, and the bronze medal to SUO Kamaljeet Singh for third place.
The silver medal for securing first place in the 'Technical Graduate Course' was awarded to Officer Cadet Jadhav Sujit Sampat, and the silver medal for first place in the 'Technical Entry Scheme-46' was awarded to WCC Abhinav Mehrotra.
The silver medal for the 'Special Commission Officer Course' was given to Officer Cadet Sunil Kumar Chhetri.
Among the foreign cadets, the first place in merit was secured by JUO Mohammad Safin Ashraf from Bangladesh. The Army Chief's Banner for overall best performance in the Autumn Term was awarded to Imphal Company.
As the parade concluded, helicopters showered flowers on the newly commissioned officers from the sky.
On this occasion, General Dwivedi congratulated the new officers in his address for successfully completing their training. He praised the young officers for their high level of discipline, leadership qualities, and endurance, and urged them to uphold the glorious traditions of the Indian Army and serve the nation with loyalty, commitment, and honour.
General Dwivedi said that joining the army marks the beginning of a lifelong duty and selfless service.
The parents and guardians of the newly commissioned officers were also present during the passing out parade.
