By The chief minister also addressed allegations of paper leaks and irregularities in government recruitment, blaming the previous Congress government for damaging the career prospects of young candidates. He said his administration had strengthened monitoring and examination arrangements to make recruitment more transparent. His remarks placed employment, examination integrity and law and order at the centre of the state government’s defence of its record.
Bhajanlal Sharma Shares Rajasthan Recruitment Figures
During the event, Sharma was questioned about recruitment reforms, the functioning of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board and recurring concerns over examination paper leaks.
Responding to questions about employment, he highlighted the number of appointment letters issued and the vacancies at different stages of recruitment. According to the chief minister, 1.93 lakh appointment letters have been distributed so far, recruitment for 1.18 lakh posts is in progress, and new recruitment has been announced for 1.25 lakh positions.
Sharma said his government remained committed to its employment promises and was working towards exceeding the target it had set. He also challenged the opposition to keep track of the figures, arguing that the government’s performance should be assessed against its stated commitments.
The numbers presented at the event reflect the government’s account of recruitment activity. Appointment letters issued, recruitment processes underway and newly announced vacancies represent different stages, however, and should be considered separately when assessing the overall employment record.
CM Claims Stronger Monitoring to Prevent Paper Leaks
On the issue of examination integrity, Sharma said officials hold regular meetings to review recruitment arrangements. According to him, preparations are monitored at both district and state levels, with reviews continuing until four or five days before an examination.
He said advance planning and closer supervision were intended to ensure fair examinations and reduce difficulties for candidates at examination centres. The chief minister attributed the administration’s approach to what he described as a firm commitment to transparency and better oversight.
Sharma also criticised the previous Congress government, alleging that paper leaks and recruitment-related irregularities had harmed young people’s prospects and created dissatisfaction among job aspirants. He said his government’s priority was to improve the recruitment process and provide employment opportunities in a timely manner.
The effectiveness of these measures, including the extent to which paper leaks have been prevented, would need to be assessed through examination records, official data and independently verifiable outcomes.
Chief Minister Responds to Questions on Law and Order
Law and order was another issue raised during the discussion. Responding to criticism from the opposition, Sharma said crime statistics from the previous five years should be compared with figures from the current government’s tenure to understand the situation more accurately.
He also referred to crimes involving gangsters, arguing that comparisons across periods were necessary to evaluate the state’s performance.
At the event, Sharma presented his government’s position on jobs, recruitment examinations and public safety, using employment figures to underline its stated commitment to young people. The next test will be how recruitment progresses, whether announced vacancies translate into appointments and what official data shows about examination transparency and law-and-order trends.
