Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 13: Provincial President National Conference Devender Singh Rana on Monday sought judicial probe by a sitting High Court judge into class fourth appointments in the Education Department owing to widespread allegations of corruption.
Calling for immediate quashing of these appointments , the Provincial President said that National Conference cannot act as fence sitter and watch helplessly betrayal of public trust.
Responding to allegations of corruption and nepotism levelled by aggrieved candidates, who met him here this morning, Mr Rana said the issue will be taken up with the Chief Minister for quashing the list of appointments to restore public confidence in the Government. He shared the anguish of those not considered despite having far better merit and claim on the posts and said National Conference will take all such measures necessary for ensuring fair play in recruitment.
The Provincial President made a fervent appeal to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to quash the list of class fourth appointees in the Education Department, saying “This is necessary for restoring the faith of people in the Government which has strived to ensure accountability and transparency at all the levels”.
He said National Conference cannot become party to omissions and commissions being committed by unscrupulous elements, which has potential of causing severe dent to the image of the party. Therefor, it is necessary to have the entire issue thoroughly probed by a sitting judge of the High Court in stipulated time frame, he added.
The aggrieved candidates alleged large scale bungling, saying that money has exchanged hands while making the appointments, which has caused widespread anguish and resentment among the unemployed educated youth of the State.
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