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Centre Withdraws Lateral Entry Ad on PM Modi's Directions

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-20T13:36:21.356217+05:30

- Union Minister Jitendra Singh wrote to the UPSC chairman, cancelling the government's advertisement for lateral entry into civil services. - PM Modi directed the DoPT to withdraw the ad inviting applications for 45 central government posts via lateral entry. - The decision faced criticism from both the opposition and NDA allies like JD(U) and LJP. - PM Modi believes lateral entry must align with constitutional principles of equity and social justice, particularly regarding reservation. - Singh emphasized the importance of upholding social justice to ensure representation for marginalized communities in government services. Source: [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/centre-withdraws-lateral-entry-ad-after-pm-modi-directions-writes-to-upsc-chairman-12801688.html)

Union Minister Jitendra Singh wrote to the UPSC chairman, cancelling the government's advertisement for lateral entry into civil services.
PM Modi directed the DoPT to withdraw the ad inviting applications for 45 central government posts via lateral entry.
The decision faced criticism from both the opposition and NDA allies like JD(U) and LJP.
PM Modi believes lateral entry must align with constitutional principles of equity and social justice, particularly regarding reservation.
Singh emphasized the importance of upholding social justice to ensure representation for marginalized communities in government services.

Source: Moneycontrol

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