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Fill 22 lakh government vacancies

Indian National Congress · Lok Sabha General Election 2024

Last updated 1 Dec 2024

The Congress party will fill 22 lakh vacant government positions within one year of coming to power. A dedicated task force will be constituted to fast-track recruitment through SSC, UPSC, and state public service commissions. We will end the unemployment crisis plaguing India's youth.

From the Indian National Congress manifestoView Manifestop.32

Our Assessment

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Congress did not come to power at the Centre, making this promise impossible to fulfil nationally. In Congress-ruled states, only marginal progress on filling state-level vacancies has been observed.

Promise Timeline

30 Nov 2024

Karnataka government announces filling 50,000 state vacancies; a fraction of the national promise scale.

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4 Jun 2024

Congress remains in opposition after Lok Sabha results; national-level implementation not feasible.

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10 Apr 2024

Congress manifesto 'Nyay Patra' promises filling 22 lakh government vacancies as priority action item.

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