Yogi Adityanath’s ‘example’ warning day after cancelling con

The UP government on Saturday scrapped the police constable recruitment process for which around 48 lakh people took examinations earlier this month.

A day after the Uttar Pradesh government ordered the cancellation of the police constable recruitment examination over instances of cheating, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath’on Sunday said that injustice done to youth is a national sin.

“Injustice done to youth is a national sin. We have decided that we will adopt the policy of zero tolerance towards those who play with the lives and future of the youth and will deal with those elements strictly and harshly…” the UP CM was quoted as saying by ANI.

“When we take action, we do it in such a way that it sets an example,” Adityanath added.

The Yogi Adityanath-led government on Saturday scrapped the police constable recruitment process for which around 48 lakh people took examinations earlier this month, as protests grew over what aspirants said was a compromised process with widespread cheating.

The exam was held on February 17 and 18, with two shifts per day. Around 48 lakh candidates had applied for 60,244 constable posts. According to officials, as many as 244 people were arrested for ‘fraudulent activities’ during the recruitment exam.

In Saturday’s order, the government cited instances of cheating and has issued instructions to repeat the process within six months.

“Orders have been given to cancel the UP Police Constable Recruitment Examination 2023 conducted for selection to the posts of Civil Police Reserve and to conduct re-examination within the next six months. There can be no compromise with the sanctity of examinations. The strictest action is certain to be taken against such unruly elements,” chief minister Yogi Adityanath said in a post on social media.

This was Uttar Pradesh’s largest recruitment drive for such jobs since 2019. Of the total applicants, more than 6,00,000 candidates were from other states, such as Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Punjab.

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FAQs about Yogi Adityanath’s decision to cancel UP Police Constable Exam

1. Why did the UP government cancel the Police Constable Recruitment Exam?

The exam was cancelled due to allegations of widespread cheating and paper leaks. The government cited instances of “fraudulent activities” and said it could not compromise on the sanctity of the process.

2. How many people were affected by the cancellation?

Around 48 lakh people took the exam, making it the largest recruitment drive for such jobs in Uttar Pradesh since 2019.

3. What action has been taken against those involved in cheating?

As many as 244 people were arrested for “fraudulent activities” during the exam. The government has not provided information on further action against them.

4. When will the exam be re-conducted?

The government has ordered the re-examination to be held within the next six months.

5. What did Yogi Adityanath say about the cancellation?

He called injustice done to youth a “national sin” and declared a “zero tolerance” policy towards those who cheat. He emphasized that the action taken serves as an “example” to deter future occurrences.

6. What are the implications of this decision?

The cancellation has caused inconvenience and disappointment for lakhs of aspirants who had prepared for the exam. It also raises concerns about the effectiveness of security measures in place for such recruitment processes.

7. What are the reactions to the decision?

While some have praised the government for its strict stance against cheating, others have criticized the cancellation, arguing it punishes innocent candidates for the actions of a few. Opposition leaders have demanded a CBI inquiry into the alleged paper leaks.

8. What are the next steps?

The government needs to ensure a fair and transparent re-examination process with robust security measures in place. It also needs to address the concerns raised by the public and take necessary actions to prevent such incidents from happening again.