Rahul Gandhi Alleges Modi's Govt Undermines UPSC, Promotes RSS Appointments

Rahul Gandhi criticizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi for appointing public servants through the RSS instead of the UPSC. Gandhi claims this undermines the reservation system and limits opportunities for underprivileged groups, alleging corporate influence in government appointments. He vows the INDIA alliance will oppose this move.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has raised concerns over the lateral entry of individuals into top government positions, alleging Prime Minister Narendra Modi is appointing public servants through the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) rather than the traditional Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) route. Gandhi took to social media platform 'X' to state, 'Narendra Modi is attacking the Constitution by recruiting public servants through 'Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh' instead of Union Public Service Commission.'

Gandhi further criticized the Prime Minister for 'snatching' the reservation of SC, ST, and OBC categories through these 'lateral entries on important posts.' He argued that this approach could undermine the reservation system and limit opportunities for talented individuals from underprivileged backgrounds, raising concerns about potential corporate influence in government appointments.

The issue has sparked a debate about the role of the UPSC in selecting top government officials and the potential impact on the country's administrative structure and social justice. Gandhi cited the recent appointment of SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, associated with the Adani group, as an example of corporate influence. He vowed that the INDIA (Alliance) would strongly oppose this 'anti-national move,' terming it as the 'privatization of IAS,' and accused Modi of guaranteeing the end of reservation.

(With inputs from agencies.)