BJP’s Lateral Entry Scheme Withdrawn Amid Coalition Pressures

The recent decision by the Indian government to retract the advertisement for lateral entry into the top bureaucracy marks a significant political shift. This move, seen as a victory for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition bloc INDIA, underscores the evolving challenges faced by the BJP in its third term.

The concept of lateral entry, introduced during the UPA government in 2005 and formalized by the BJP in 2018, aimed to infuse domain expertise into the bureaucracy. However, the latest controversy erupted after the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) advertised 45 such posts on August 17. Opposition parties accused the BJP of bypassing reservations in jobs, as lateral entry positions do not have quota provisions.

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Rahul Gandhi, whose key campaign issues include the caste census and unemployment, was quick to criticize the government, labeling the lateral hirings as “anti-national.” His stance was echoed by other leaders in the INDIA bloc, such as Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party and Tejashwi Yadav of the RJD.

Political analysts suggest that the BJP’s retraction of the lateral entry advertisement reflects its struggle to navigate the coalition dynamics of its current term. Amitabh Tiwari, a political analyst, noted, “The BJP’s withdrawal is a sign that the allies were not consulted, highlighting the party’s current dependency on coalition partners.”

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The BJP’s coalition management has been under scrutiny, with partners like the Janata Dal (United) and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) publicly opposing the lateral entry move. The party’s U-turn on this issue is seen as conceding ground to the Opposition in the ongoing battle of narratives, a trend observed since the campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

This incident also reflects the broader challenge of coalition politics in India, a landscape where the BJP, despite its numbers, must be more inclusive of its partners’ concerns. The lateral entry scheme’s withdrawal is a wake-up call for the BJP, signaling the need for better communication and coordination within the alliance.

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As the BJP navigates the complexities of its third term, it faces the dual challenge of managing coalition pressures while countering a resurgent Opposition. The lateral entry episode serves as a reminder that in coalition politics, numbers alone are not enough; understanding and addressing the concerns of allies is equally crucial.

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