‘BJP wants its people at secretariat’

Panaji: Goa Forward Party (GFP) on Wednesday alleged that the state government is planning to skirt recruitment rules for the posts of section officers at Goa legislative secretariat, and appoint BJP supporters to those positions. Employees Forward convener John Nazareth said the party would approach court if persons with ties to BJP are appointed to the four posts.
On April 28, the secretariat advertised vacancies for four posts of section officers, but withdrew the advertisement a day later.Three posts were open for the general category, while one was reserved for the OBC category. “There are moves by the government to amend the recruitment rules to fulfil the wishes of the saffron party. Now, government officers should become vigilant, if they support such illegalities to purposely deprive deserving candidates, we will approach the court,” he said.