Bengaluru, Feb. 25 -- The simmering anger of government job aspirants spilled onto the streets of Dharwad as the Karnataka recruitment row escalated, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah blaming the previous administration for the massive backlog of vacancies while assuring faster and more transparent hiring processes.
The protests, led by government job aspirants, reflect growing frustration over delayed recruitments and uncertainty surrounding state public service opportunities.
In his statement, the Chief Minister acknowledged the anxiety among youth, saying that behind every application is a family's hope, years of preparation, and dreams of public service.
Siddaramaiah said the backlog of over 2.64 lakh vacant government posts was the r...