Raj CM targets Congress for defeating the youths’ cause of building career

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday targeted the state Congress leadership yet again for “defeating the cause of youths’ career”.

Sharma also took exception to the frequent and repeated potshots at his Delhi visits by the rival party leaders.

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Addressing the state level Yuva Shakti Divas under the Rajasthan Day Mahotsav here on Tuesday, Sharma said, “Youths in the state suffered tough times during the previous Congress regime. I know they used to burn the midnight oil to prepare for exams, staying away from home in hostels, taking coaching, and spending the hard-earned money of their parents to build a career.”

However, large-scale and repeated paper leaks, manipulations, and corruption in examinations had shattered the dreams of thousands of youths, the CM retorted.

He said, “I assure you that all those who shattered the dreams of numerous youths and caused distress to them and their families will not be spared; we will bring all culprits to book. Moreover, my government has taken a series of measures to tighten and set right the system, and has facilitated youths with a lot of job avenues for recruitment in lakhs of government posts. A fair process and level-playing field have also been ensured in competitive exams.

He said, “During our two-and-a-quarter-year-long regime, my government has so far given appointment letters to 1.25 lakh youths for government posts, and the recruitment process for 1.35 lakh posts is in progress. Besides, the calendar for recruitment exams for 1.25 lakh posts has also been published.

We have promised to recruit 4 lakh youths in government jobs and facilitate employment for 6 lakh jobless individuals in the private and corporate sectors during our 5-year term in office. My government will keep this promise,” he assured.

He also offered all-out help and guidance to those willing to build a career in industry or other self-employment ventures. The state government will fully help and guide them with financial assistance, interest-free working capital, training for skill development and access to the market.

Chief Minister Sharma did not spare his political rivals for taking potshots at his frequent trips to Delhi. He said, “Yes, I go to Delhi as and when needed, but I do so to serve the cause of Rajasthan and its people. Whenever I go, I return with some gain for the state.

“Even today, I returned to Jaipur after a two-day sojourn in Delhi. I have not returned empty-handed. Do Din Ke liye Gaya Tha; Lauta Hun To Kuchh Na Kuchh Tau Lekar Hi Aaya Hun. But why should they question or raise objections to my visits?”

“Didn’t their CMs pay visits to Delhi during their tenure? There is a stark difference between their visits and mine.” They used to go to Delhi to placate their party leadership and save their government (from being toppled), whereas I go to Delhi to discharge my duties towards the people of the state and to ensure development initiatives for the people.”

At the function, Chief Minister Sharma inaugurated and laid foundation stones for initiatives or works related to sports and youth affairs involving an investment of Rs 485 crore.

He released certificates of Skill Elevation to more than 9,500 youths and disbursed the first loan cheque to a beneficiary under the Chief Minister’s Yuva Swarojgar Scheme.

Cheques under the Viability Gap Fund amounting Rs 11.45 crore were also released to 403 startups.

Deputy Chief Minister Dr Prem Chand Bairwa and Industries, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, besides several dignitaries, were present on the occasion.