Congress' Campaign Leads to Withdrawal of Bureaucratic Lateral Entry Advertisement

The Congress claimed that the Centre withdrew its lateral entry advertisement due to pressure from leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and the INDIA bloc. This decision underscores the influence of the Constitution in curbing the government's perceived dictatorial ambitions, according to Congress leaders.

The Congress asserted on Tuesday that the Centre's decision to withdraw its lateral entry advertisement stemmed from pressure exerted by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, leader Rahul Gandhi, and the INDIA bloc. The opposition viewed this outcome as proof that only the power of the Constitution could counter the 'arrogance of a dictatorial regime.'

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, reiterated Congress' commitment to safeguarding the Constitution and the reservation system against perceived BJP conspiracies. The remarks followed Union Minister Jitendra Singh's request to the UPSC chairman to cancel the contested advertisement to ensure representation for marginalized communities.

Kharge credited the combined efforts of Congress and the INDIA bloc for this development. He cautioned that the BJP would continue to find ways to undermine reservations. Other Congress leaders echoed this sentiment, highlighting the opposition's role in compelling the government to step back from its controversial plans.