1. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered a police probe into alleged irregular job appointments by MP Rakibul Hussain during the Congress era.
2. Sarma raised concerns over Hussain’s alleged unauthorized distribution of government job appointment letters.
3. In a press briefing on November 6, Sarma emphasized the seriousness of the issue, citing Hussain’s open admission to issuing these appointments.
Guwahati, Nov 06: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed a police investigation into alleged irregular job appointments by MP Rakibul Hussain during the Congress era.
In a press briefing on Wednesday, November 6, Sarma expressed concerns over Hussain’s purported unauthorized issuance of government job appointment letters.
“This is a serious issue. Ministers have no authority to offer jobs, yet Rakibul Hussain openly admitted to distributing appointment letters,” he stated.
Sarma highlighted that rumors of backdoor job appointments during Hussain’s tenure as Home Minister have circulated in Assam for years.
“There has long been suspicion that, as Home Minister, Rakibul Hussain issued appointment letters through non-transparent means,” Sarma added.
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Drawing comparisons to former Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) chairman Rakesh Pal—who was jailed for illegal recruitment—Sarma noted, “We knew Rakesh Pal was involved in job scams and even served jail time, but Hussain’s role only came to light with his recent admission.”
The Chief Minister confirmed that a thorough investigation would be conducted, focusing on uncovering the extent of unauthorized appointments during Hussain’s ministerial term and identifying those who benefited from the alleged backdoor hiring practices.
