Rajpur Youth Betrayed: Bihar Jobs, Exam Leaks & Broken Dreams

In this ground report from Rajpur, Bihar, the stark reality of youth unemployment and broken promises comes to light. Despite tall claims of development, the situation on the ground tells a different story. Schemes like MGNREGA, meant to provide work and infrastructure, remain incomplete open fields lie abandoned, with no soil filling, no running tracks, only garbage and broken patches.

Every day, thousands of young aspirants gather here to train for defense services and Bihar Police exams. Yet, their dreams are crushed repeatedly. Exams are delayed for years, vacancies open only once in 4-5 years, and when they do, candidates face paper leaks, corruption, and demands of lakhs of rupees for jobs. For many, this cycle of uncertainty has been going on for nearly a decade.

The Agniveer scheme has further dimmed hopes, forcing countless youths to give up on defense preparation entirely. Their frustration is compounded by the treatment they receive when they protest. Instead of being heard, they face FIRs, intimidation, and threats for raising their voices against encroachment or corruption.

This situation in Rajpur is not unique, it reflects the broader crisis of unemployment, corruption, and neglect across Bihar. With Bihar Election 2025 approaching, these issues are set to become central to the political debate. Will leaders address the reality of jobless youth and failed recruitment systems, or will promises once again remain empty words?