Congress Credits Rahul Gandhi's Nyaya Yatra For Cancellation Of UP Police Exam After Paper Leak

Congress attributed the cancellation of the Uttar Pradesh police constable recruitment examination to Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.

Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' In Uttar Pradesh ( Image Source :PTI Images )

Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh, on Saturday, attributed the cancellation of the Uttar Pradesh police constable recruitment examination to Rahul Gandhi and his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, as reported by news agency PTI. The UP government, responding to the allegations, announced the cancellation of the exam, scheduling a retest within six months earlier in the day.

Jairam Ramesh credits Rahul Gandhi, Nyay Yatra for action on UP 'paper leak'

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In a statement, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserted that strict action would be taken against those found using unfair means during the February 17-18 exam. He stated, "Those involved are under STF radar, and some significant arrests have been made". 

Rahul Gandhi termed the cancellation as a victory for youth unity and student power, saying 'that unity leads to triumph'. "Big victory for student power and youth unity! Uttar Pradesh Police Exam was finally cancelled. The message is clear - our rights can be won only by fighting unitedly," Gandhi stated.

छात्र शक्ति और युवा एकता की बड़ी जीत!

उत्तरप्रदेश पुलिस परीक्षा आखिरकार निरस्त की गई।

संदेश साफ है - सरकार कितना भी सच को दबाने की कोशिश करे, एकजुट होकर लड़ने से ही अपना हक जीता जा सकता है।

जो जुड़ेंगे वो जीतेंगे, जो बटेंगे वो कुचल दिए जाएंगे।#YuvaNYAY#UPP_REEXAM

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 24, 2024

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also regarded the cancellation as a submission to the power of youth. She slammed the BJP government, alleging corruption and a negligent attitude towards the youth's future.

"The government should announce the new date soon, ensuring no paper leak this time," Priyanka Gandhi urged.

युवाओं की ताकत के सामने सरकार को झुकना पड़ा, यूपी पुलिस भर्ती परीक्षा रद्द हो गई।

कल तक सरकार में बैठे लोग पेपर लीक को झुठलाने की कोशिश में बयानबाजी कर रहे थे। जब युवाओं की शक्ति के सामने इनका झूठ नहीं टिका तो आज परीक्षा रद्द कर दी।

यूपी में हर परीक्षा का पेपर लीक होना भाजपा…

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) February 24, 2024

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force initiated an investigation following allegations of misconduct, as reported by PTI. Over 48 lakh candidates appeared for the exam across 2,378 centres in 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stated that "there can be no compromise with the sanctity of examinations" and promised strict action against "unruly elements".

"There can be no compromise on exam integrity. Those undermining the hard work of youngsters will face consequences. Stringent action awaits such unruly elements," he said in a Hindi X post.

.@Uppolice आरक्षी नागरिक पुलिस के पदों पर चयन के लिए आयोजित परीक्षा-2023 को निरस्त करने तथा आगामी 06 माह के भीतर ही पुन: परीक्षा कराने के आदेश दिए हैं।

परीक्षाओं की शुचिता से कोई समझौता नहीं किया जा सकता।

युवाओं की मेहनत के साथ खिलवाड़ करने वाले किसी भी दशा में बख्शे नहीं…

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) February 24, 2024

As per the PTI report, authorities arrested over 240 individuals across Uttar Pradesh for suspected involvement in or planning to employ unfair means during the recruitment exam.