Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) workers on Tuesday staged a protest in Srinagar against the National Conference-led government, alleging large-scale job outsourcing, lack of transparency in recruitment and the continuation of what they termed as backdoor appointments.
Carrying placards demanding an end to outsourcing and seeking transparency in government recruitment, party workers assembled in the city and raised slogans against the administration.
Speaking to reporters during the protest, PDP leader Muhammad Khursheed Aalam alleged that the Omar Abdullah-led government had failed to address growing concerns relating to unemployment and recruitment practices.
He claimed that educated youth were facing uncertainty regarding their future and accused the government of neglecting merit-based employment opportunities.
Aalam further alleged that while the National Conference frequently criticised PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and her government over allegations of backdoor appointments, it had failed to substantiate those claims and was now facing similar accusations from sections of the public.
The PDP leader also alleged that corruption had become institutionalised and called for an end to what he described as non-transparent recruitment practices. He demanded a fair, open and accountable system for government appointments.
The protesters urged the government to discontinue the outsourcing of jobs, ensure transparency in recruitment processes and address growing unemployment among educated youth. [KNT]
