The central government faced opposition and criticism leading to a reversal of its decision on the lateral entry policy. The criticism initiated by Rahul Gandhi, alleging indirect favoritism towards reservations through the policy, stirred controversy.
Despite the Telugu Desam Party’s support, the JD(U) and Lok Janshakti Party rejected the appointments, expressing concerns about social justice implications without reservations. Chirag Paswan emphasized the importance of social justice and reservations in government jobs, advocating for a reconsideration of the lateral entry notification.
In response to the controversy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed the withdrawal of job replacement notifications, acknowledging the need for skilled officials in high-level positions within the central government. The lateral entry approach aimed to address the shortage of IAS officers, introduced during the UPA government’s tenure to enhance transparency and merit-based appointments.
The UPSC advertisement for 45 vacancies in various departments emphasized merit-based recruitment, sparking political debates. Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted previous government recommendations, emphasizing the need for social justice and reservations even within the lateral entry system. The government aims to bring reforms to ensure equitable representation for marginalized communities.
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