No candidate will be considered ineligible for government employment based on political ideology: UP govt

Lucknow, Oct 29 (UNI) The Appointments Department has clarified its position on reports published in some media regarding the government order regarding character and antecedents verification of candidates for government appointments in Uttar Pradesh. According to the department here on Thursday, when interpreting the government order, it is important to understand its original intent and actual provisions. ''The relevant rule clarifies that a person will not be considered ineligible for government employment solely on the basis of their political ideology. Therefore, it is inappropriate to interpret this provision as a mechanism for denying a government job based on political ideology,…