No govt jobs for those linked to “violent regime change” activities: UP govt
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The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced new eligibility rules for state government jobs that could exclude applicants found to have participated in violent activities aimed at changing the existing social order.
The guidelines cover background verification of candidates selected for direct recruitment across government departments, public corporations, councils and local bodies, according to media reports.
Under the rules, membership in an organisation that advocates transforming society through violence may be grounds for disqualification. Participation in such activities during the three years before verification, after the candidate turns 21, may also be treated as an indication of continued involvement. However, authorities may reconsider this assessment if evidence demonstrates a positive change in the applicant’s conduct.
The order clarifies that political beliefs alone cannot be used to deny a candidate government employment. The mere registration of a first information report (FIR) or an ongoing investigation will also not automatically render an applicant ineligible.
The move has drawn criticism from opposition parties amid protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and earlier demonstrations over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.
Congress leader Aaradhana Mona Mishra termed the order unconstitutional, arguing that it could affect students peacefully campaigning for education and employment. Samajwadi Party leader Udayveer Singh accused the BJP government of adopting an intimidating approach, arguing that peaceful protest remains a constitutional right in independent India.