Lateral Entry Issue
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Chirag Paswan, NDA ally who opposed govt's 'lateral entry' move, hails its cancellation
India | Aug 20, 2024, 04:13 PM ISTOpposition parties had criticised the lateral entry, arguing that it would undermine reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs. In response, the BJP defended the measure, asserting that the NDA government is introducing transparency to a recruitment system that was initiated by the Congress-led UPA.
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What is lateral entry into bureaucracy and why did UPSC ask to cancel its advertisement? Explained
Explainers | Aug 20, 2024, 02:06 PM ISTRecently, the UPSC issued an advertisement seeking 'talented and motivated Indian nationals' for lateral recruitment to various senior positions within the Union government. However, the move from UPSC triggered a debate on lateral entry into bureaucracy.
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'Cancel lateral entry ad': Minister writes to UPSC head amid massive row
India | Aug 20, 2024, 03:16 PM ISTThe minister said while most of the major lateral entries before 2014 were made in un ad-hoc manner, including cases of alleged favouritism, efforts of our Government have been to make the process institutionally driven, transparent and open.
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'Completely wrong': Union Minister Chirag Paswan opposes Modi govt's push for lateral entry
India | Aug 19, 2024, 07:22 PM ISTThe Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced 45 positions—10 for Joint Secretaries and 35 for Directors/Deputy Secretaries—to be filled through lateral entry on a contract basis.
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Rahul Gandhi targets govt again on lateral entry issue, says it is attack on Dalits, OBCs, adivasis
India | Aug 19, 2024, 01:02 PM ISTThe Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Saturday advertised 45 posts -- 10 of joint secretaries and 35 of directors/deputy secretaries -- to be filled through the lateral entry mode on a contract basis, triggering a political stir.