Modi Government Implements Reservation Rules in Lateral Entry for Social Justice

The Narendra Modi government announces the application of reservation principles in lateral entry to ensure social justice. This step reinforces BR Ambedkar's commitment to the Constitution. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the government's commitment to including marginalized communities and criticized previous administrations for not adopting similar measures.

The Narendra Modi government has announced the implementation of reservation principles in lateral entry, a move designed to ensure social justice, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed on Tuesday.

Vaishnaw reaffirmed the Prime Minister's commitment to BR Ambedkar's constitutional ideals through this significant decision. 'UPSC adopted a very transparent method for lateral entry. Now we have decided to apply the principle of reservation in that too. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always shown his dedication to social justice,' Vaishnaw said.

He also noted that the Modi administration had elevated the status of the OBC Commission and implemented reservation principles across various sectors, including NEET and educational institutions. Vaishnaw criticized the previous UPA government for neglecting reservation in lateral entry prior to 2014, highlighting that Finance Secretaries were recruited without considering reservation principles. 'Did Congress take care of the principle of reservation at that time?' he questioned.