Shillong, Sep 29: Nongstoiñ MDC Juristman Iawphniaw of the Voice of the People’s Party (VPP) forced the suspension of interviews for the recruitment of contract nurses today morning, alleging that the process was marred by bribery.
Nurses were being recruited for the Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Nongstoiñ, under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The interview was being held for candidates shortlisted after the written examination on September 21, with interviews scheduled for today and tomorrow.
While the interview was underway at the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner’s office, the Iawphniaw allegedly entered the room without prior intimation, threatened the interview panel and disrupted the process. He was later taken to the DC’s room for a discussion.
Speaking to reporters, the MDC said he intervened following allegations that money was being demanded for staff nurse posts. He demanded that the allegation be resolved before proceeding with the recruitment.
He also warned that he was prepared to interfere in tomorrow’s interviews if the authorities continued with the process.
