Political storm brews as paper leak scandal deepensThe 2021 SI recruitment exam, held from September 13-15 with over 7.97 lakh candidates competing for 859 posts, has been controversial for nearly four years. The scandal broke in February 2024, with SOG arresting 120 people so far, including 53 trainee SIs – about 30 of whom are now on bail. The case remains a political flashpoint, with Cabinet Minister Kirori Lal Meena criticizing his own BJP government over the issue and RLP MP Hanuman Beniwal leading protests demanding the recruitment be scrapped.High-profile arrests include former RPSC member Ramu Ram Raika, his son, and daughter, who allegedly received the leaked paper from Katara a week before the exam.While SOG recommended canceling the recruitment, the Bhajan Lal government told the Rajasthan High Court last month it would not scrap the process. Advocate General Rajendra Prasad said a Cabinet Sub-Committee reviewed the case and advised against cancellation, with the CM’s office approving the decision.The arrest of Gehlot’s former PSO is expected to heighten political tensions. Reacting to the arrest, Gehlot said: “It has come to light through the media that a head constable of Jaipur Police Line and his son deployed for my security have been detained by SOG. If any person is involved in any crime, the law should do its job. I hope that SOG will investigate this matter without any pressure and reach a logical conclusion.”
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