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  Chirag Paswan, NDA ally who opposed govt's 'lateral entry' move, hails its cancellation

  India | August 20, 2024 16:13 IST

  Opposition 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 | August 20, 2024 14:06 IST

  Recently, 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 | August 20, 2024 15:16 IST

  The 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 | August 19, 2024 19:22 IST

  The 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 | August 19, 2024 13:02 IST

  The 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.