‘Paper Leaks Destroyed Youth Trust’: Sanjay Singh Attacks UP Govt Over Exams And Jobs

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh has sharply criticised the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government, alleging caste and religious bias, irregularities in reservations, repeated paper leaks in recruitment exams including NEET, and rising unemployment that, according to Singh, are pushing the state’s youth towards uncertainty and deep frustration.

Following Singh’s comments, the political debate in Uttar Pradesh has again turned to jobs, recruitment scams and paper leaks. Opposition parties are pressing the UP government to explain why, despite repeated controversies, secure and transparent recruitment examinations remain difficult, while the Bharatiya Janata Party leadership maintains that reforms and strict action are in place.

UP government paper leak row and recruitment exams

Sanjay Singh said that “paper leaks have destroyed the trust of the youth” and argued that the damage to public confidence is severe. According to Singh, repeated leaks in recruitment examinations in Uttar Pradesh have shaken the faith of lakhs of aspirants, who spend years preparing but repeatedly face cancellations, suspicion and delays in the selection process.

The AAP MP referred specifically to the NEET paper leak controversy, claiming that the episode affected candidates across India. Singh alleged that the incident played with students’ futures, while the authorities failed to deliver firm and timely action. He added that similar allegations have surfaced in police recruitment, teacher appointments and other government job examinations in the state.

UP government paper leak row, unemployment and youth distress

Singh stated that young people in Uttar Pradesh are more troubled and feel let down. Many spend several years preparing for competitive examinations, paying coaching fees and managing family pressure. Yet, as per Singh, they often see their efforts wasted when exam papers leak, recruitment processes stall or alleged scams force repeated cancellations.

आज हमारी पदयात्रा का चौथा दिन है। मेरठ की क्रांतिकारी धरती से शुरू हुई यह यात्रा इस वक्त गाजियाबाद पहुँच चुकी है।

उत्तर प्रदेश में जाति-धर्म के नाम पर भेदभाव, आरक्षण में घोटाला, NEET पेपर लीक और सरकारी नौकरियों के पेपर लीक ने युवाओं का भविष्य अंधकार में डाल दिया है। हर वर्ग… pic.twitter.com/UhNVFVEEvb

— Sanjay Singh AAP (@SanjayAzadSln) May 19, 2026

The AAP MP claimed that unemployment in the state has become a serious crisis. According to Singh, lakhs of candidates continue preparing for various government vacancies, but they do not receive appointments on time due to delayed notifications, disputed answer keys, paper leaks and cases stuck in different courts, which, Singh argued, break the morale of aspirants.

UP government paper leak row, caste politics and reservation issues

On the broader social situation, Singh alleged that “politics based on caste and religion is increasing public discontent” in Uttar Pradesh. He accused the state administration of fostering an atmosphere of discrimination along caste and religious lines. Singh also said that questions are being raised over transparency in the reservation system for various backward, Dalit and economically weaker communities.

According to Singh, political speeches often highlight social justice, yet youth from backward, Dalit and poor backgrounds still struggle to secure equal opportunities in education and employment. The AAP leader argued that instead of focusing on identity divides, the government should prioritise policy steps that give all young citizens fair access to quality education and stable jobs.

UP government paper leak row and affected recruitment exams

Singh claimed that several different recruitment exercises have faced allegations of irregularity or paper leaks in Uttar Pradesh. The following table outlines the main areas he highlighted during the criticism of the UP government and recruitment process:

Singh argued that such patterns particularly harm youth from poor and middle-class families, who often rely solely on government jobs. When recruitment is questioned or delayed, Singh said, these candidates find their future hanging in the balance and their families face mounting financial and emotional strain.

The AAP MP also brought attention to the conditions of shikshamitras, rozgaar sevaks and ASHA workers in Uttar Pradesh. Singh said these groups have been protesting for a long time for better pay and permanent employment. According to Singh, many work with low salaries, insecure contracts and face administrative pressure, which pushes lakhs of workers into mental and financial difficulty.

Responding generally to opposition criticism, the BJP and the Uttar Pradesh government have repeatedly maintained that recruitment procedures are being made more transparent and that strict action is taken whenever paper leak cases appear. Opposition parties, including AAP, insist that despite these assurances, the situation on the ground remains worrying, and continue to demand clearer answers on youth employment, exam security and fair opportunities.