The withdrawal of the ad represents a victory for the opposition, which exposed the fact that the lateral entry policy of the Modi regime is bereft of social justice and inclusion. It is the Opposition’s narrative that has prevailed this time and the Modi regime has been forced to bring its policies in line with it. https://thewire.in/government/ashwini-vaishnaws-shallow-defence-of-lateral-entry-ad-now-withdrawn-vindicates-opposition
The Modi-led government’s decision to take a U-turn on this matter – even as it had earlier sought to mock the Congress and other opposition parties for protesting against it for not providing reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs – has most likely been precipitated by the stand taken by two allies – the JD(U) and LJP.
by S N Sahu
21/08/2024