Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that 1.56 lakh youth have received government jobs in the past five years, with a target of 1.60 lakh before upcoming polls. He highlighted the transparency and merit-based nature of the recruitment process, which he stated has been litigation-free and is being studied by other states. Sarma urged new appointees to uphold integrity, act as anti-corruption crusaders, and serve the poor and weaker sections with humility.