28 lakh candidates for 32,679 vacancies: Oppn. attacks U.P. govt. over ‘mounting unemployment’

Over 28.8 million candidates have applied for the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable (Civil Police) Direct Recruitment-2025, creating unprecedented crowds at transportation hubs across the state. Opposition parties like the Congress and Samajwadi Party criticized the BJP government for failing to address unemployment, attributing the high numbers of applicants to a lack of job opportunities. The UPPRPB, responsible for the exam, has implemented measures to ensure integrity, including metal detectors and increased security personnel. The Uttar Pradesh government is offering 50% bus fare concessions for candidates traveling to take the exam.