Former Haryana Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Hooda on Monday, 22 June alleged that the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is 'selling jobs just like merchandise in a grocery store,' citing a viral call recording purportedly involving the BJP district president in Kurukshetra. Hooda made the allegations in Rohtak, calling it evidence of the government openly monetising both contractual positions under the Kaushal Nigam skill corporation and permanent recruitment posts.

The Allegations Against the BJP Government

Hooda claimed the viral audio recording exposed what he described as a systematic racket in government hiring. 'The Congress has raised this issue both on the streets and in the legislative assembly, formally presenting all facts and evidence to the government. However, the government, engrossed in selling Haryana's jobs, is intoxicated by the arrogance of power,' he said.

He further alleged that recruitment irregularities are a recurring pattern, pointing to persistent lapses in the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) and the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) processes as systemic failures rather than isolated incidents.

NEET Paper Leak and Exam Integrity Concerns

Hooda also raised the NEET examination controversy, noting that the test was re-conducted after controversy — yet still faced fresh scrutiny when two doctors were arrested in Rohtak on charges of orchestrating a paper leak. He argued this reflected a broader collapse of institutional integrity in the state.

Law and Order Under Fire

The former chief minister painted a grim picture of public safety in the state, referencing a firing incident at the premises of the Congress state president and an attack on the office of MLA Balram Dangi. 'Today, everyone, from traders, businessmen, and politicians to doctors, is falling victim to threats, extortion, and shootings,' Hooda said.

He cited the Central government's Social Progress Index, under which Haryana reportedly ranked as the most unsafe state with a score of 33 points. The India Justice Report, he added, showed the Haryana Police's ranking slipping from 8th to 14th place over the past five years. The state also stood at 16th position in the national Happiness Index and ranked 11th in performance according to a report by the Union Ministry of Rural Development.

Rohtak Arson Victims Left Without Relief

Hooda criticised the state government for failing to disburse compensation to shopkeepers affected by a recent arson incident in Rohtak. 'This is extremely unfortunate. To make matters worse, the shopkeepers have also been barred from undertaking new construction,' he said, calling the administration's response callous toward those already suffering losses.

What Comes Next

With assembly sessions likely to resume and pressure mounting from the opposition, the BJP government in Haryana faces growing demands for a formal inquiry into the alleged job-selling racket and accountability on law and order. How the ruling party responds — particularly to the Kurukshetra audio recording — will shape the political narrative in the state in the weeks ahead.