Vaishnaw Highlights PM Modi’s Commitment to Social Justice Amid UPSC Lateral Entry Ad Rollback

He said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has reiterated the commitment of PM Narendra Modi towards upholding the Constitution drafted by BR Ambedkar by ensuring principles of reservation find a place in the Union Public Service Commission lateral entry scheme. He said that Modi had been consistent about the cause of social justice and added that it was during his leadership that the NCBC got constitutional status. Vaishnaw also said that the government applied principles of reservation in every sphere, be it admissions to NEET or Sainik Schools and other institutions. “Prime Minister Modi has taken care that Babasaheb Ambedkar’s five sacred places get due recognition. We are equally proud that the President of India comes from a tribal community,” Vaishnaw said. Regarding the “principles of saturation” enunciated by Modi, he said, it simply means that every welfare program must be extended up to the most marginalized sections of society, so SC, ST, and OBC communities get benefite...