On Saturday, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar spoke at animportant conference in Bengaluru. He shared his thoughts about public service jobs and the importance of fairness in recruiting people for these roles.
He mentioned that extending someone’s job after retirement can be unfair to those in line for their positions. “No one is so important that they can’t be replaced,” he said. Dhankhar believes that all individuals have talent and no one should feel indispensable. He emphasized that appointments in public service should be based on merit, not personal connections.
He also criticized hiring retired employees for new roles because it goes against what the founders of our country intended. “This happens in some states where workers never really retire. They get new temporary titles instead,” he explained. He stressed that everyone should have equal chances, as required by law.
The Vice President also expressed concern about cheating during exams, stating that “paper leakage” has become a major issue. “This must stop,” he declared, and praised the government’s new law to prevent unfair practices in public exams.
Dhankhar acknowledged that for India to succeed, we need a peaceful political environment. He noted that our politics is currently divided and that we need more communication among political groups. He urged leaders from all parties to work together and have open discussions to solve problems.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also spoke at the event, highlighting that Public Service Commissions help strengthen democracy by choosing qualified individuals for government roles. He shared that Karnataka has a strong tradition in public administration, starting with the Mysore Civil Services examination in 1892.
Siddaramaiah also said that fixing issues like paper leaks is a top priority in Karnataka. He stressed using technology, like artificial intelligence, to make recruitment clearer and free from corruption.
Among those present at the conference were Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, UPSC Chairwoman Preeti Sudan, and Karnataka Public Service Commission Chairman Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar.
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