Did you ask government before birth? Rajasthan IAS officer to job seekers
Rajasthan: A statement by Gaayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary of Rajasthan’s Health and Medical Department, has gone viral on social media. In the video, she is seen asking unemployed youth if they were “born with the government’s consent.” Her remark has ignited significant controversy throughout the state.
A recent statement by Gaayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary of the Department of Medical, Health, and Family Welfare, has sparked widespread controversy and ignited debate on social media. During a discussion with unemployed youth seeking job opportunities, Rathore questioned their expectations, asking, “Were you born asking the government to provide everything for you?” The remark, now viral on social media, has fueled criticism from job seekers and concerned citizens alike.
Youth Demand Accountability from the Government
The viral video has sparked a debate about the government’s responsibilities in addressing employment issues and public welfare. Many social media users are expressing their frustrations, questioning the purpose of government if not to support its citizens. One user noted, “If the government doesn’t prioritise public welfare, then what is its purpose?” The unemployed youth had gathered to protest the lack of recruitment opportunities in the department, some lamenting that their age is advancing without any job openings to apply for. Rathore’s response, perceived as dismissive, has only intensified the youth’s disappointment and frustration.
Who is Gaayatri Rathore?
Gaayatri Rathore is an experienced Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who took charge of the Medical and Health Department last month. Prior to this role, she was the Principal Secretary of the Department of Tourism, Art, Literature, Culture, and Archaeology and served as the Director-General of the Jawahar Kala Kendra. Rathore’s career includes notable positions in various departments, including General Administration, Social Justice, and Empowerment, making her one of Rajasthan’s most accomplished officials.
The incident has sparked further discourse about the accountability of public officials, and citizens are awaiting the government’s response to the growing unrest among the state’s unemployed youth.
