Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi says SP-era jobs were given via bribes and nepotism

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath publicly alleged that the job appointments made during the Samajwadi Party's tenure were largely the result of monetary kickbacks and favours to close associates. In a statement delivered at a press briefing, he described the system as a “chaacha‑bhatija” network that privileged relatives and friends over merit.

Yogi asserted that many of the positions filled under the previous administration were secured not on the basis of qualifications but through bribes and personal recommendations. He urged the current government to undertake a thorough review of recruitment processes to eliminate such patronage.

The chief minister called for transparent, merit‑based hiring across all state departments, emphasizing that the welfare of Uttar Pradesh's citizens depends on a competent bureaucracy free from nepotism.