UP Govt Job Aspirants Face Stricter Screening As New Rules Target Involvement In Violent Activities

UP Govt Jobs: Can Protesters Be Disqualified? The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to shut the doors of government jobs for those who call for a "violent regime change." Amid ongoing controversy over the calls for a "regime change" during the recent protest, the Yogi Adityanath government has tightened rules for character verification of candidates selected for direct recruitment to government jobs drawing strong criticism from the Opposition Samajwadi Party and the Congress. The government order has made it clear that individuals found involved in violent activities aimed at "regime change" could be barred from public employment.