Congress criticises adverts launched for contractual hiring in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole. File.
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Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has strongly criticised the BJP-led alliance for reintroducing contractual hiring within the State, accusing them of dashing the hopes of the youth. He warned that the Congress would take to the streets if the federal government fails to revoke the choice.

“The Congress social gathering firmly opposes contractual hiring. We now have persistently stood by the youth and can proceed to take action. Up to now, we had efficiently opposed related strikes by the BJP alliance. Regardless of assurances from former Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis that contractual hiring can be stopped, current commercials for contractual positions within the well being and MPSC departments present a breach of belief,” Mr. Patole mentioned.

He additionally alleged that these contracts are sometimes awarded to firms linked to BJP associates, highlighting discrepancies between the social gathering’s guarantees and actions.

Delay in forming govt.

The Congress chief additional criticised the federal government for its delay in forming a brand new administration regardless of 10 days having handed because the election outcomes. “The State is leaderless, with the Chief Minister’s put up nonetheless vacant. In the meantime, hundreds of thousands of educated youth are ready for job alternatives, however the authorities is prioritising contractual recruitment as an alternative of fulfilling its guarantees,” he mentioned.

Mr. Patole additionally expressed issues over a current fare hike by the Maharashtra State Transport Company (MSRTC) and solid doubts on the federal government’s dedication to fulfilling key guarantees equivalent to mortgage waivers for farmers and guaranteed costs for agricultural produce.

“The BJP-led alliance spoke of job creation in the course of the election marketing campaign however appears to have forgotten its guarantees. The fare hike and the return of contractual hiring sign their disregard for public welfare. We won’t keep silent and are able to protest if crucial,” he warned.