New Delhi: Terming the Assam government's decision of not allowing government jobs for people having more than two children as 'ruthless' and 'unconstitutional', senior Congress leader Harish Rawat on Tuesday called it a step against the fundamental rights of an individual.
No govt jobs for couples with more than two kids is 'unconstitutional': Harish Rawat
The Assam Cabinet on Monday decided that no government jobs will be given to persons having more than two children after January 1, 2021.
"This decision is unconstitutional. It is not the right decision and goes against the fundamental rights," Rawat said.
The former chief minister of Uttarakhand also termed the latest move by the Assam government as "ruthless".
"It is a ruthless decision," he said.
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