Phagwara, July 27 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini claimed on Sunday that recurring controversies over recruitment exams in Punjab have shattered the confidence of the state's youth.

Addressing a gathering at blood donation camp organised by the Navya Helping Hands Foundation in Phagwara on Sunday, Saini alleged that major irregularities had surfaced in the examination process carried out by the Punjab government.

"The government has completely failed to ensure transparency and accountability in recruitment," Saini alleged.

He said the BJP-led Haryana government was working consistently for the welfare of youth, farmers and economically weaker families and special programmes have been initiated to keep youth away from drugs....