Chirag Paswan Applauds Modi Government's Commitment to Deprived Castes

Union Minister Chirag Paswan praised the Modi-led government for reaffirming its commitment to SCs, STs, and OBCs by urging the UPSC to withdraw the advertisement for lateral entry into the bureaucracy. He criticized the opposition for their selective criticism and mentioned his party's support for the Bharat Bandh called by SC and ST groups.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Tuesday lauded the Narendra Modi government for reaffirming its commitment to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). This comes after the government asked the UPSC to withdraw its advertisement for lateral entry into the bureaucracy.

Addressing a press conference, Paswan criticized the Congress-led opposition for targeting the ruling NDA while failing to fill up reserved posts during their tenure. He thanked Prime Minister Modi, on behalf of his Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), for seeking the cancellation of lateral entry and urged future governments to show similar sensitivity to public sentiments.

Paswan also highlighted his party's support for the Bharat Bandh called by SC and ST groups in protest of a recent Apex Court judgement on reservations. He emphasized the ongoing social and educational challenges faced by Dalits, citing instances of Dalit grooms being prevented from riding horses during weddings.

(With inputs from agencies.)