Controversy Over Lateral Entry and Reservation in Government Jobs

Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticized appointments for government positions without reservations, vowing to address the issue with the central government. The Lok Janshakti Party leader is concerned about a recent advertisement for lateral entry jobs, claiming it would deprive disadvantaged communities. Opposition parties view this as a move by BJP to place allies in high positions.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan has criticized any move to appoint individuals to government positions without following the reservation policy. He has vowed to raise this issue with the central government, highlighting his commitment to protecting the rights of disadvantaged communities.

The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president expressed concern over a recent advertisement for lateral entry on a contract basis, arguing that it undermines reservation provisions. The advertisement, issued by the Union Public Service Commission, seeks to fill 45 posts through lateral entry, the largest such recruitment drive by the Centre.

Opposition parties, including the Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP), and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), have strongly criticized the move, labeling it a conspiracy to appoint BJP’s ideological allies to high positions. However, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw defended the lateral entry system, pointing out that it was originally recommended by the Congress-led UPA government to enhance governance.