Union Home Minister Amit Shah attends appointment letter distribution program of 60,244 newly appointed police personnel
Lucknow, June 15 In a historic ceremony held on Sunday at the Defence Expo Ground in Sector 18, Vrindavan, appointment letters were distributed to 60,244 newly selected police personnel. The event was graced by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, who lauded Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for ensuring a transparent and inclusive recruitment process.
In his address, Amit Shah commended the Yogi government for transforming police recruitment in Uttar Pradesh into a model of fairness and merit. He noted that the recruitment drive had set a new benchmark by providing equal opportunities to candidates from every caste, district, and tehsil. Shah emphasised that the process was free from any monetary demands, recommendations, or caste-based discrimination—highlighting its complete transparency and merit-based selection criteria.
Describing Uttar Pradesh Police as the largest police force in the country, Shah said that the inclusion of 60,244 young recruits marked a proud and transformative moment. He called it one of the most auspicious days in the lives of the newly appointed personnel.
Shah also expressed special appreciation for the participation of over 12,000 women among the recruits. He further highlighted that Uttar Pradesh had ensured complete fulfilment of women’s reservation in police recruitment, an important achievement under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, while addressing a historic appointment ceremony at the Defence Expo Ground in Sector 18, Vrindavan Yojana, Lucknow, on Sunday, praised Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for ushering in a new era of transparency and inclusivity in the police recruitment process. At the grand event, Shah handed over appointment letters to 60,244 newly selected police personnel and lauded the UP government’s commitment to merit-based, corruption-free recruitment.
Reflecting on the transformation of Uttar Pradesh since 2017, Shah said that the state, once plagued by deteriorating law and order, has witnessed a remarkable turnaround under Yogi Adityanath’s leadership. “Since independence, the law and order situation in UP was on a downward spiral. But after the formation of the BJP government in 2017, the UP Police has touched new heights,” he said. Shah credited this transformation to holistic governance, citing progress in key sectors, including industrial development, education, infrastructure, electricity, and drinking water.
He asserted that Uttar Pradesh is no longer the epicentre of riots, but has become a riot-free state. “The era of Goonda Raj is over. The law now prevails, not the diktats of criminals,” he remarked. Shah encouraged the newly inducted police personnel to carry forward this legacy of discipline and the rule of law.
Highlighting the integrity of the recruitment process, Shah said, “Not a single one of the 60,244 candidates had to pay even a rupee in bribe. There was no favoritism, no recommendations, and no discrimination—only transparency and merit.” He credited the use of technology—including surveillance cameras, control rooms, command centers, PCR vans, and over 150 mobile forensic science labs—for ensuring fairness and efficiency.
Shah also underscored the broader modernization efforts of India’s police forces under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He spoke about the upcoming implementation of the Indian Justice Code, the Indian Civil Defence Code, and the Indian Evidence Code, which will ensure the delivery of justice—from the FIR to the Supreme Court—within three years. Systems like CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems) and ICJS (Interoperable Criminal Justice System), as well as expanded forensic capabilities, are further bolstering India’s law enforcement mechanisms
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In his address, Shah also touched upon India’s social and economic progress. “Over the past 11 years, 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty. Schemes like free LPG connections, toilets, tap water, Ayushman Bharat healthcare, and financial support to farmers have positively impacted 60 crore citizens,” he said. He noted India’s economic rise, stating that while it was the world’s 11th-largest economy in 2014, it now ranks fourth and is poised to become the third-largest by 2027.
The Union Home Minister further highlighted the Modi government’s strong stance against Naxalism and terrorism. He revealed that Naxalism, once spread across 11 states, is now confined to just three districts and predicted that India will be completely free of Naxalism by March 31, 2026. He also referenced India’s decisive responses to cross-border terrorism, including Operation Sindoor, where the Indian Air Force destroyed terrorist hideouts.
Addressing the recruits, Shah said they were joining the UP Police during the nation’s Amrit Kaal and would play a key role in realising the vision of a developed India by 2047. He urged them to adopt the mantra of “security, service, and sensitivity.” “The fear of the police should be for criminals and mafias, but for the poor, backward, and tribal communities, the police should be seen as their protector,” he added.
He also touched on the cultural renaissance under the current government, citing milestones such as the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the rejuvenation of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, the abolition of triple talaq, and the enactment of a new Waqf law. He also proudly mentioned India’s historic achievement of reaching the south pole of the Moon, naming the site ‘Shiv Shakti’.
Concluding his speech, Shah expressed pride in the strength of the Uttar Pradesh Police force, which now comprises nearly four lakh personnel. He once again thanked Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his visionary and transparent governance that has set new benchmarks in public administration.
On this occasion, appointment letters were distributed to several newly recruited personnel including Satyam Nayak, Prem Sagar, Shalini Shakya, Upendra Kumar Yadav, Shilpa Singh, Dinu Babu, Yogendra Singh, Shivansh Patel, Manish Tripathi, Roshan Jahan, Azad Kushwaha, Mithilesh Bhatt, Soni Rawat, Neha Gond, and Sachin Saini.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the event. Also present were Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, BJP State President Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh, several cabinet ministers, Chief Secretary, DGP, senior police officials, and 60,244 newly appointed constables from all 75 districts, 826 development blocks, and 762 municipal bodies across Uttar Pradesh.
