Maharashtra News: In Maharashtra, there are currently 55,000 vacant posts reserved for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category across various government departments. Concerns are growing as the recruitment process for these positions has been delayed for an extended period, raising questions about the states commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for the tribal community.Accusations of denying tribals their right to reservationProminent voices within the tribal community have accused the government of deliberately depriving them of their constitutionally guaranteed right to reservation by stalling the recruitment process. Critics argue that this delay is playing with the future of tribal youth, many of whom rely on these opportunities for upward social and economic mobility.महाराष्ट्र में विभिन्न विभागों में एसटी वर्ग के 55000 हजार पद रिक्त है। सरकार जानबूझकर भर्ती प्रक्रिया में देरी से आदिवासी समुदाय को आरक्षण के अधिकार से वंचित कर रही है। आदिवासी युवाओं के भविष्य साथ खिलवाड़ कर रही है। विधानसभा चुनाव में करारा जवाब मिलेगा। #राष्ट्रीय_बेरोजगार_दिवस pic.twitter.com/9wcoENKjgs— Hansraj Meena (@HansrajMeena) September 17, 2024Political consequences loom aheadThe postponement of recruitment has sparked outrage, with many promising a strong response in the upcoming assembly elections. Leaders within the tribal community have vowed to make this issue a central talking point in the election campaigns, ensuring that the governments inaction does not go unnoticed. A tribal leader stated, “A befitting reply will be given in the assembly elections.”The future of Maharashtras tribal youth at stakeAs the elections approach, the handling of the recruitment process is expected to be a critical issue. With 55,000 jobs on the line, the fate of many young tribal individuals hangs in the balance. This situation continues to highlight the importance of timely and fair recruitment processes, particularly for marginalized communities.
