Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan made strong remarks on tuesday regarding the controversial volunteer system introduced by the previous government, stating that it functioned without any formal accountability or documentation. He emphasized that while the current government had assured continuity of services, it was revealed that the volunteers were never officially part of the government structure.
Speaking to reporters, Pawan Kalyan said, “We said we would continue the volunteers, but upon review, we found that they worked completely independent of government systems. There is no paperwork, no official recognition or records of their appointments.” He further alleged that the previous administration deceived thousands of youth by giving them the impression that their work was equivalent to a government job.
The Deputy CM expressed concern over the lack of transparency and structure in the volunteer framework, calling it a politically motivated move that exploited the aspirations of young people, especially in rural areas. He said the absence of proper selection procedures, training, and tracking mechanisms exposed the weaknesses in the system.
Pawan Kalyan made it clear that the current government is committed to transparent governance and would not continue a setup that lacks legal or administrative clarity. He assured that those who genuinely served the people would not be ignored, but the government cannot endorse an unofficial, undocumented arrangement.
The statements have stirred a political debate, with opposition leaders defending the volunteer system and accusing the current leadership of attempting to dismantle welfare delivery mechanisms. Meanwhile, the government is expected to announce a restructured approach to public service delivery that ensures merit, accountability, and transparency.
