PMK demands White Paper from DMK Govt on number of jobs provided in 3 years of its rule

Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) President, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, has called upon the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Government led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, to disclose the number of jobs it has provided in the three years since it assumed office in May 2021. Ramadoss demanded the state government to release a White Paper giving details of jobs provided in each department and also how many permanent jobs had been given.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Ramadoss emphasized that the White Paper should also include TN Public Service Commission (TNPSC) recruitments as well as employment created through the establishment of new industries in the state. The PMK leader, who is also a former Union Health Minister, urged the Stalin Government to explain the measures it is planning to take to fulfill its poll promises of filling 3 lakh vacancies, creating 2 lakh jobs, and providing permanent work orders to temporary employees.

Ramadoss’ statement came a day after Stalin stated in the Legislative Assembly that his government had been creating employment opportunities for the youth of the state.

The call for transparency from the PMK President comes in the midst of growing concerns over unemployment and job creation in Tamil Nadu. With the state government’s commitment to providing jobs and fulfilling poll promises, the demand for releasing a White Paper on job creation and recruitment figures aims to hold the government accountable for its promises and actions in addressing the issue of unemployment.

It remains to be seen how the DMK Government will respond to the call for transparency and accountability in job creation and whether it will release the requested White Paper providing details of the jobs provided in the state over the past three years. As the issue of job creation continues to be a priority for the state, the demand for transparency in employment figures adds to the ongoing discourse on addressing unemployment in Tamil Nadu.