During a recent event in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi highlighted the underrepresentation of Dalit, Adivasi, and OBC communities in various sectors such as Bollywood, sports, and media. His comments on the lack of diversity and equitable opportunities stirred controversy and sparked a debate on the efficacy of caste-based reservations.

In response to Rahul Gandhi’s remarks, Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized the importance of factual accuracy before making statements. He pointed out that India’s leadership already includes individuals from diverse backgrounds, highlighting the Prime Minister’s OBC community affiliation and the record number of OBCs, Dalits, and tribals in the central cabinet.

The debate surrounding caste, reservations, and representation continues to escalate, with contrasting viewpoints on the necessity and implications of extending reservations beyond the current scope.

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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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