Agartala, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that a total of 13,661 people have been appointed in various departments of the state government in the last six years.
The BJP has ruled the northeastern state since 2018.
The highest number of vacancies, 12,289, were filled in the Group C category to boost the lower level of the administration, while 541 appointments were also made in the Group A category, he said.
"Opposition parties are taking to the streets claiming that there have been no appointments in the government sector, even when a significant number of positions remain vacant for several years, but in reality, 13,661 positions have been filled in the last six years" , the CM said. while speaking on a quote letter distribution show here.
"These appointments are in addition to contractual and outsourcing appointments in various departments. In addition, thousands of women are involved in self-employment programmes. The opposition's charge that new employment opportunities are lacking is not true," he said.
Attacking the previous Left Front government, he claimed that there was a time when job aspirants needed to have good relations with the ruling party to be appointed in the government sector.
"However, that convention is no more. Transparency has been strictly maintained in the recruitment process under the BJP-led government. Those selected for government jobs have demonstrated their skills during the course of the interview," he said.
Saha claimed that his government has been working to make Tripura a prosperous state by implementing various projects.
"The state has made great strides in the digitalization drive in the government sector, right from the state secretariat to the gram panchayats. Now we can discuss anything with the gram panchayat pradhan through digital mode. This also ensures transparency in various jobs," he said.
Saha also distributed some appointment letters to selected candidates for various posts. In total, appointment letters were given to 473 candidates.
The BJP has ruled the northeastern state since 2018.
The highest number of vacancies, 12,289, were filled in the Group C category to boost the lower level of the administration, while 541 appointments were also made in the Group A category, he said.
"Opposition parties are taking to the streets claiming that there have been no appointments in the government sector, even when a significant number of positions remain vacant for several years, but in reality, 13,661 positions have been filled in the last six years" , the CM said. while speaking on a quote letter distribution show here.
"These appointments are in addition to contractual and outsourcing appointments in various departments. In addition, thousands of women are involved in self-employment programmes. The opposition's charge that new employment opportunities are lacking is not true," he said.
Attacking the previous Left Front government, he claimed that there was a time when job aspirants needed to have good relations with the ruling party to be appointed in the government sector.
"However, that convention is no more. Transparency has been strictly maintained in the recruitment process under the BJP-led government. Those selected for government jobs have demonstrated their skills during the course of the interview," he said.
Saha claimed that his government has been working to make Tripura a prosperous state by implementing various projects.
"The state has made great strides in the digitalization drive in the government sector, right from the state secretariat to the gram panchayats. Now we can discuss anything with the gram panchayat pradhan through digital mode. This also ensures transparency in various jobs," he said.
Saha also distributed some appointment letters to selected candidates for various posts. In total, appointment letters were given to 473 candidates.
