New Delhi: Nearly 80 years have passed since the country got independence, but the lack of government jobs is still weighing on the dreams of millions of youth. The Supreme Court has expressed deep concern over this situation and said that even after such a long time, the government has failed to provide employment to all the qualified candidates. This remark came during the hearing of a case from Bihar, in which the court expressed regret over the limited number of jobs. This decision not only resolves a legal issue, but also exposes the deep truth of the employment crisis in the country.

Court’s pain: ‘We are in a difficult situation’
The Supreme Court bench, which comprised Justice Dipankar Dutta and Justice Manmohan, said during the hearing, “It has been nearly 80 years since independence, yet we have not been able to provide enough government jobs for qualified candidates. This is very unfortunate.” The court further added, “We are facing a difficult situation. Eligible youth are standing in long queues in the hope of getting a government job, but the lack of opportunities is disappointing them.” This statement reflects the frustration that the job-seeking youth as well as the justice system are feeling.

Bihar’s Chowkidar Dispute

This case was about an old rule related to the post of Chowkidar in Bihar. There was a practice in the state that the post of Chowkidar would continue in the family hereditarily. That is, if a Chowkidar retired or died, his work would be given to his family member. But the Patna High Court had declared this rule unconstitutional and canceled it. The High Court argued that this practice is against the principle of equality of the Constitution. An appeal was made against this in the Supreme Court, but the apex court also upheld the decision of the High Court. Also, in this hearing, the court made a serious comment on the lack of jobs.

The truth of the employment crisis

This comment of the Supreme Court underlines the serious problem of unemployment in the country. Due to the limited number of government jobs, lakhs of educated youth are deprived of employment. In states like Bihar, where government jobs are considered a symbol of social respect and economic stability, this crisis is even more severe. A candidate, Rakesh Kumar, says, “We prepare for years, but the jobs are so few that our dreams are shattered. The court has given voice to our pain.” This is not just the case of one person, but the reality of lakhs of youth.

Experts’ opinion

Education and employment experts are considering this comment as a wake-up call. Professor Anita Sharma says, “If we are not able to provide employment even after 80 years, then it raises questions on our policies and priorities. The government will have to create new opportunities in collaboration with the private sector.” At the same time, some experts believe that it is right to end the practice of hereditary jobs, but for this it is also necessary to open alternative employment avenues.

Discussion on social media

This news is also trending on social media. People are supporting the court’s comment and asking questions to the government. One user wrote, “It is shameful that we could not provide jobs even in 80 years. What will be the future of the youth?” While another commented, “The court said the truth, but now the government should do something.” This debate is spreading rapidly and people are expressing their concern about employment.

What next?

This statement of the Supreme Court is not just a comment, but a challenge to the government. Will the policy makers take concrete steps towards employment generation after this decision? Some families will be affected by the end of the Chowkidaar system in Bihar, but it will also open the way for merit-based jobs. This change is in the right direction, but along with this, creating employment opportunities on a large scale is the need of the hour.

Your turn

The lack of government jobs even after 80 years of independence is a bitter truth. The Supreme Court expressed this pain, but what is its solution? This question is in the mind of every person who is reading this news. What steps will be taken to secure the future of the youth, only time will tell.

Note: This article is based on Supreme Court decision and Bihar case.