Kumari Selja raises concerns over paper leaks, jobs, voter lists and digital payments during Sirsa visit
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Sirsa MP and Congress general secretary Kumari Selja also visits the family of martyred Lance Naik Sukhchain Singh and attends religious programmes during her visit
Paper Leak Concerns Put Youth and Recruitment Under Spotlight
Sirsa MP, former Union minister, AICC general secretary and CWC member Kumari Selja raised a series of issues concerning young people, public services and citizens’ rights during her visit to Sirsa on Saturday. Speaking to the media after attending a satsang at the grain market organised by Dera Baba Bhuman Shah Sangar Sadha, she questioned the government over reported paper leaks, recruitment-related irregularities, voter-list issues, sanitation workers’ demands and changes affecting digital payments.
Selja said repeated complaints about paper leaks and irregularities in recruitment processes could have serious consequences for students and job aspirants who spend months preparing for competitive examinations. She alleged that when examination papers are compromised or recruitment procedures are surrounded by complaints, the burden falls most heavily on young people who have invested time and effort in their studies.
She said the government should focus on transparent recruitment, protecting the integrity of examinations and responding to employment concerns among youth. Selja also referred to Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s interventions on issues concerning students and those preparing for competitive examinations, saying that the concerns of young people require attention at appropriate public forums.
Kumari Selja Questions Removal of Names From Voter Lists
Selja also raised concerns over names being removed from electoral rolls. She claimed that a large number of people had been affected and said some were having to approach offices repeatedly to seek restoration of their names or clarification of their status. She said the right to vote is a basic element of a democratic system and eligible voters should have a clear process to resolve discrepancies in electoral records.
Sanitation Workers’ Demands Need a Settlement, Selja Says
The Congress leader also spoke about sanitation workers and their pending demands. Selja alleged that assurances made to employees had not been fulfilled and said workers should not be left in prolonged uncertainty. She called for dialogue with employee organisations and for genuine grievances to be addressed through a durable settlement rather than repeated representations.
Her remarks placed the issue within a broader discussion on public services, working conditions and the role of frontline municipal staff. Sanitation employees are closely connected with day-to-day civic services, making timely discussion of their concerns relevant to residents as well.
Digital Payment Decisions Should Protect Small Traders, Selja Says
On digital payments and UPI-related policy changes, Selja said the interests of small traders, shopkeepers and ordinary consumers should be considered before additional costs are imposed. She argued that digital transactions have become part of everyday commerce and that changes to the payment ecosystem can affect businesses operating on narrow margins.
Selja expressed concern that higher transaction-related costs could eventually influence consumer prices or change the way small businesses accept digital payments. She has previously criticised proposed merchant charges on certain UPI transactions, while government policy has distinguished between categories of payments and specified exemptions.
Satsang at Sirsa Grain Market Highlights Message of Social Harmony
During the visit, Selja attended a satsang at the Sirsa grain market organised by Dera Baba Bhuman Shah Sangar Sadha. Speaking about the gathering, she said Baba Brahm Das Maharaj was giving a message centred on devotion, brotherhood and social unity. She said the teachings of saints and spiritual leaders can help strengthen social harmony and encourage people to live together with mutual respect.
The gathering brought together devotees in a large community setting. Selja participated in the programme and interacted with people while also using her media interaction to raise public-policy issues.
Selja Pays Tribute to Martyred Lance Naik Sukhchain Singh
Selja visited the residence of martyred Lance Naik Sukhchain Singh in Kuttabadh village and met members of his family. She paid tribute to the soldier and expressed condolences to the bereaved family. A recent report identified Sukhchain Singh as a resident of Kuttabadh in Sirsa district and reported that he was killed while on duty in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
Selja said his service, courage and sense of duty would be remembered with respect and expressed sympathy to the family.
Tribute Paid at Gurudwara on Baba Jeevan Singh Prakash Parv
Selja also visited Gurudwara Sahib Dasvi Patshahi in Sirsa, where she bowed at a programme marking the Prakash Parv of Shaheed Dhan-Dhan Baba Jeevan Singh Ji. She said Baba Jeevan Singh’s sacrifice, bravery and commitment to service continue to offer a message of courage, equality and humanity.
She conveyed greetings to the sangat on the occasion and spoke of the importance of remembering historical figures associated with service and sacrifice. The programme added a spiritual and community dimension to her day’s engagements in Sirsa.
Education, Employment and Public Accountability Remain Central Concerns
The issues raised during the media interaction covered the integrity of competitive examinations, employment opportunities, electoral-roll accuracy, sanitation workers’ demands and the possible cost implications of digital commerce. Selja said public institutions should respond to such concerns through transparent procedures and regular communication with affected citizens and stakeholders.
Her remarks on examinations and recruitment were framed around the need to protect students who depend on competitive tests for admission and employment opportunities. Her comments on voter lists focused on a clear mechanism for eligible citizens to correct electoral details. On sanitation workers, she called for discussion with employee representatives, while on digital payments she emphasised the need to examine the impact of policy changes on small businesses and consumers.
