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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma questions job‑hiring practices under Congress rule
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 04:31 AM
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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised the previous Congress administration, asking why people had to pay to secure jobs during its tenure.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the media on Tuesday, raising concerns about alleged pay‑to‑get‑jobs practices during the state's previous Congress government. He asked, "Why couldn’t people get jobs without paying during Congress rule?" indicating that corruption in recruitment may have been prevalent.
The remarks were reported by India Today Northeast, which quoted the CM without providing specific examples or data. Sarma did not name any individuals or departments, but his statement reflects ongoing political debate over the integrity of public‑sector hiring in the state.
Opposition leaders have not yet responded publicly to the CM's comments. The issue is likely to feature in upcoming discussions in the Assam Legislative Assembly as parties assess the legacy of the former government.
The CM reiterated his administration's commitment to transparent recruitment and promised stricter oversight mechanisms, though concrete policy steps were not detailed in the brief statement.
India Today NE noted that the comment comes amid broader national conversations about job scams and the need for merit‑based appointments across Indian states.
The remarks were reported by India Today Northeast, which quoted the CM without providing specific examples or data. Sarma did not name any individuals or departments, but his statement reflects ongoing political debate over the integrity of public‑sector hiring in the state.
Opposition leaders have not yet responded publicly to the CM's comments. The issue is likely to feature in upcoming discussions in the Assam Legislative Assembly as parties assess the legacy of the former government.
The CM reiterated his administration's commitment to transparent recruitment and promised stricter oversight mechanisms, though concrete policy steps were not detailed in the brief statement.
India Today NE noted that the comment comes amid broader national conversations about job scams and the need for merit‑based appointments across Indian states.