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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi says ‘bhai‑bhatija’ ran recruitment commissions, 818 hires unfair
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 07:45 PM
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claimed that a relative, referred to as ‘bhai‑bhatija’, headed Uttar Pradesh’s recruitment commissions, alleging that none of the 818 appointments were conducted fairly.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath publicly alleged that a close relative, described in his remarks as a ‘bhai‑bhatija’, was in charge of several recruitment commissions in Uttar Pradesh. The statement was made during a press interaction where the CM highlighted concerns over the integrity of past hiring processes.
He asserted that none of the recruitments overseen by this individual were fair, pointing to a total of 818 appointments that, according to him, were marred by irregularities. Yogi emphasized that the affected candidates deserve a transparent review of their selection.
The chief minister said the state government would take steps to investigate the matter and ensure that any procedural lapses are addressed. He called for strict accountability to restore confidence in the public service recruitment system.
No official response from the alleged ‘bhai‑bhatija’ or the concerned recruitment bodies has been recorded at the time of reporting.
He asserted that none of the recruitments overseen by this individual were fair, pointing to a total of 818 appointments that, according to him, were marred by irregularities. Yogi emphasized that the affected candidates deserve a transparent review of their selection.
The chief minister said the state government would take steps to investigate the matter and ensure that any procedural lapses are addressed. He called for strict accountability to restore confidence in the public service recruitment system.
No official response from the alleged ‘bhai‑bhatija’ or the concerned recruitment bodies has been recorded at the time of reporting.