By NE NOW NEWS
Aizawl: The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), Mizoram’s largest and most influential student organisation, on Thursday strongly criticised the state government over the alleged re-employment of retired government officials, describing the practice as an “insult” to unemployed youth and the people of the state.
Addressing a press conference in Aizawl, MZP president C. Lalremruata said the organisation has consistently opposed the reappointment of pensioners and remains firm in its stand against such practices.
He said the continued engagement of retired officials in government service undermines employment opportunities for educated but unemployed youths across Mizoram.
Despite repeated appeals to the authorities to stop the practice, the government has continued with such reappointments without addressing public concerns, he alleged.
Terming the move “disrespectful” to both the people of the state and job-seeking youths, the MZP demanded that the government rescind all re-employment orders issued to retired officials before May 14.
The student body also recalled its earlier campaigns against such appointments, stating that in some instances it had even pressured re-employed pensioners to step down from their posts.
It further urged the government to ensure that such practices are not repeated in the future.
Appealing to serving government employees, the MZP said officials should dedicate themselves fully during their tenure and, upon retirement, make way for younger generations seeking employment opportunities.