The Opposition has declared a significant victory after the Modi government withdrew its advertisement for recruiting bureaucrats through lateral entry, following strong objections. Labeling Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “weak,” the Opposition credited its persistent efforts for forcing the government’s decision. The withdrawal has sparked discussions about the impact on constitutional provisions, particularly regarding the reservation system.
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- The Opposition criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “weak Prime Minister.”
- They claimed their efforts led to the withdrawal of the lateral entry recruitment advertisement by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
- Congress’ Lok Sabha chief whip, Manickam Tagore, stated this as a victory for the Constitution.
- The Modi government also withdrew the Broadcast Bill and Long Term Capital Gain/Indexation provision.
- The Centre’s decision came after Union minister Jitendra Singh wrote to the UPSC chairperson to cancel the recruitment.
- Singh acted on the direct instructions of Prime Minister Modi.
- The UPSC’s advertisement had called for the recruitment of 45 positions, including joint secretaries, directors, and deputy secretaries.
- The Opposition and the BJP ally, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), objected to the recruitment.
- The Opposition argued that the recruitment process undermined the Constitution’s quota system.
- The Opposition claimed that the Centre’s alleged “conspiracy” against reservations had been thwarted.
