Editor,
Where is the merit in being adamant and conducting the AESE mains by bypassing fairness and justice? It is evident that nearly every aspirant is now distracted, anxious, and demoralized. An exam’s purpose is to test knowledge, not to increase stress or destroy confidence. Yet, instead of providing reassurance, the APPSC’s hasty decision to hold the exam on 28 September has left the candidates in mental turmoil.
Who is the final authority responsible for safeguarding the aspirants’ interests? Can the chairman and members of the commission not see that the inclusion of newly added candidates with only nine days to prepare, coupled with ongoing court cases – one scheduled this week and another on 28 October – has completely disrupted focus and preparation? Even those willing to concentrate cannot, as the exam’s results may ultimately be decided in courts, making preparation almost meaningless.
As the Hindi proverb goes, “Apna kaam banta, baar mein jaye janta” – it seems the commission is satisfied that its own work is completed, regardless of the aspirants’ wellbeing. This attitude is deeply unfair. The commission, its chairman, and all officers must pause, reflect, and act logically. Postponing the exam will prevent further controversies, reduce legal complications, and allow the AESE mains to be conducted in a fair, transparent, and stress-free manner.
For once, let fairness, justice, and the welfare of aspirants guide the decision. Anything less would undermine both the dignity of the candidates and the credibility of the institution.
An aggrieved candidate