'Nepotism Welfare Scheme' in Ahmedabad? Activist Alleges Backdoor Hirings Worth Rs 1.25 Lakh/Month at AMC MET

AHMEDABAD — Serious questions over recruitment transparency have rocked the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation-run Medical Education Trust (AMC MET) following allegations of widespread nepotism and backdoor appointments. Youth leader Yuvrajsinh Jadeja has released a video on social media accusing the civic medical body of hiring over 150 individuals over the past two years using political and bureaucratic influence rather than open merit.

Jadeja specifically flagged the appointments of two dental surgeons at Shardaben and LG hospitals, claiming one candidate is drawing a monthly salary of Rs 1.25 lakh without facing a public advertisement or open interview. Terming the state of affairs a "relatives welfare scheme," he has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the entire hiring process.

Over 150 Appointments Under Scrutiny

According to Jadeja, ordinary aspirants spend days and nights in libraries preparing for competitive exams without getting opportunities, while those with political or senior administrative clout land Class-1 and Class-2 roles such as Medical Officers and Assistant Professors through the back door.

Breaking down the recruitment figures from the last two years, Jadeja claimed:

• 2025-26: 97 individuals were recruited at AMC MET.
• Current year: Over 50 appointments have already been processed.

He alleged that several of these hirings—across permanent, contract, and ad-hoc cadres—bypassed public advertisements and open selection procedures, relying instead on personal applications and recommendations from deans. He also questioned whether constitutional reservation rosters were followed during these recruitments.

'Parachute Entries' at Shardaben and LG Hospitals

To substantiate his claims, Jadeja cited two specific appointments made after both candidates allegedly failed to secure lecturer posts advertised in 2025:

• Shardaben Hospital: Mrugna Pravinchandra Patel, daughter of Valsad district Mahila Morcha president Gitaben Patel, was appointed as a full-time dental surgeon without any public advertisement. Jadeja alleged she is being paid Rs 1.25 lakh per month.
• LG Hospital: Gurjar Krina Gaurang, allegedly a relative of a senior IPS officer, was similarly appointed as a dental surgeon on the basis of recommendations rather than an open recruitment drive.

Describing both hirings as "parachute entries," Jadeja argued that bypassing merit in medical roles directly compromises patient safety.

Demands for Salary Recovery and Criminal Action

Calling for strict, transparent recruitment rules for medical professionals, Jadeja urged the state government and the civic body to order an immediate probe into AMC MET’s hirings. He demanded that all irregular appointments be cancelled, salaries paid to wrongfully appointed candidates be recovered, existing contracts not be renewed, and criminal cases be registered against the officials responsible for facilitating the backdoor entries.

Civic Administration Defends Ad-Hoc Hirings

Responding to the controversy, the Director of AMC MET directed queries regarding the video to the Deputy Municipal Commissioner. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Dinesh Gurav stated that all permanent recruitments at the trust are conducted strictly in accordance with established rules.

Addressing the lack of public advertisements, Gurav clarified that advertisements are not issued for ad-hoc and contract-based positions, as such appointments are made to meet urgent operational requirements.