Police job aspirants camped outside the residence of State Home Minister Vijay Sharma on Monday to demand the filling of vacant police posts.
The demonstration highlights growing pressure on the state government to address staffing shortages within the security apparatus during a critical recruitment drive.
Protesters gathered in Kawardha, Chhattisgarh, where they have now spent four days camping outside the home of the minister [1, 2]. The candidates are calling for the government to fill 1,940 vacant posts [2] within the District Reserve Police Force (DRPF) as part of the current recruitment process [1, 2].
The group is seeking a formal commitment from the administration to ensure these specific vacancies are addressed to provide employment opportunities for qualified candidates. The protest has persisted since Friday, with aspirants remaining on-site to draw attention to the staffing gaps in the police force [1, 2].
While the protesters have maintained their presence at the residence, officials have not yet announced a timeline for the filling of the 1,940 positions [2]. The District Reserve Police Force serves as a primary mobilization unit for the state, making the vacancy rate a point of contention for those seeking entry into the service [1].
“Police job aspirants camped outside the residence of State Home Minister Vijay Sharma”
The persistence of this protest suggests a significant gap between the state's recruitment promises and the actual filling of vacancies. By targeting the Home Minister's private residence, the aspirants are attempting to bypass bureaucratic delays and force a direct political response to the labor shortage within the District Reserve Police Force.
