Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Condemns Lateral Entry in Bureaucracy, Calls for Social Justice

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticized the lateral entry into bureaucracy as a threat to social justice and called for the filling of backlog vacancies for OBCs, SC/STs, and equitable promotions. He also demanded the abolition of the creamy layer concept and a nationwide caste census for fair distribution of opportunities.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday denounced the lateral entry into bureaucracy, describing it as a direct assault on social justice. He argued that it deprived deserving meritorious and minority officers from reserved categories of their rightful opportunities.

Stalin urged the Central government to halt this practice and instead focus on filling backlog vacancies for OBCs and SC/STs, ensuring fair and equitable promotions. He further called for the complete abolition of the creamy layer concept, which his party, DMK, has consistently opposed.

In a post on 'X', Stalin emphasized the need for a nationwide caste census to ensure equitable distribution of educational and job opportunities to all backward and oppressed sections of society. His comments came following a UPSC notification to recruit 45 officers through lateral entry.

(With inputs from agencies.)