Assam CM Touts 2025 Anti-Graft Results, Claims Transparent, Litigation-Free Hiring
Himanta Biswa Sarma says DVAC results demonstrate a zero-tolerance push against corruption.
Overview
- On January 10, the chief minister reported that the DVAC conducted 29 trap operations in 2025.
- He said 32 public servants were arrested and 74 people were chargesheeted, claiming a 100% chargesheeting rate.
- He asserted that recruitment examinations currently face no court cases and that appointments are based solely on merit.
- He framed the shift as a move away from past cash-for-jobs allegations linked to the Assam Public Service Commission.
- He pledged continued strict enforcement, while the report offers no independent verification or details on case outcomes or convictions.