Is the BJP's Anti-Haryana Stance Exposed Again?
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Synopsis
Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticizes the BJP government for showing an anti-Haryana bias in recent recruitment exams, raising questions about job opportunities for the state's youth. With less than 8% selection from Haryana, Hooda calls attention to a trend of favoring candidates from other states.
Key Takeaways
- Less than 8% of Haryana youth selected in recent HPSC exams.
- Concerns raised about favoritism towards candidates from other states.
- 4,424 candidates applied; only 151 were successful.
- Wider implications for job opportunities in Haryana.
- Calls for accountability from the BJP government.
Chandigarh, Dec 7 (NationPress) Former Haryana Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, stated on Sunday that the “anti-state face” of the BJP has been revealed once more during the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) recruitment, where fewer than eight percent of the state's youth were selected in the examination.
“The recruitment for English Assistant Professors (College Cadre) has thoroughly exposed this government's ‘anti-Haryana’ approach. The government, which regularly favors candidates from other states in recruitments, has this time selected less than eight percent of candidates from Haryana,” he remarked in a statement.
“Our query is: Did the government fail to find any qualified candidates for this position in Haryana? This question has been persistently raised by the Congress, from the streets to the Legislative Assembly, yet the BJP has not provided an answer to date. In this recruitment, 4,424 candidates submitted their applications, with 1,950 participating in the final written examination; however, only 35 percent qualifying marks were given, which seems part of a conspiracy. Ultimately, only 151 candidates were successful,” the two-time Chief Minister Hooda stated.
“Even those who qualified the University Grants Commission–National Eligibility Test for Junior Research Fellowship and hold PhDs were unable to clear the exam. Most astonishingly, the percentage of Haryana residents among the selected candidates is approximately eight percent. Hence, every young person is left questioning: Don’t young women and men from Haryana deserve job opportunities in their own state?” he queried.
The Leader of the Opposition emphasized that “this is not merely a tale of one recruitment, but rather a part of a larger pattern. Previously, the BJP government has employed this tactic in recruitments ranging from Sub-Divisional Officers in the Power Department to Assistant Professors across various subjects and Haryana Civil Service officers. Either fewer individuals than the number of vacancies are intentionally passed, or candidates from other states are favored for the majority of positions.”
To achieve this, Hooda claimed, at times a paper leak is orchestrated, at other times the papers are made excessively challenging, marking is manipulated, and rules are altered.
Point of View
This situation raises significant concerns about equitable job opportunities for local residents. The claims made by Hooda reflect a deeper issue of regional representation in governmental recruitment processes. As reported, the figures indicate a disconcerting trend that may require further investigation and accountability from the ruling party.
NationPress
07/12/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main issue raised by Bhupinder Singh Hooda?
Hooda highlights the low selection rate of Haryana youth in the HPSC recruitment, suggesting an anti-Haryana bias in favor of candidates from other states.
How many candidates applied for the HPSC recruitment?
A total of 4,424 candidates applied for the positions, with 1,950 appearing for the final examination.
What percentage of candidates from Haryana were selected?
Less than 8% of the selected candidates were residents of Haryana.
What concerns does Hooda express regarding the recruitment process?
Hooda expresses concern that the recruitment process is manipulated, potentially favoring outsiders over qualified local candidates.
Is this a one-time issue or part of a pattern?
Hooda claims that this issue is part of a broader trend of unfair recruitment practices by the BJP government.
