What are the implications of the DoPT lifting the ban on government servants associating with RSS

Discuss the impact of the recent decision by DoPT as highlighted by Jairam Ramesh.
  • This decision by the DoPT allows government servants to openly associate with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which was previously prohibited.
  • It signifies a change in the government's stance towards the RSS, which has been a controversial organization and accused of having a divisive ideology.
  • Politicians like Jairam Ramesh have raised concerns about the decision, citing the potential for politicization of the civil services and promoting a particular ideology within government departments.
  • There are fears that this move could lead to a bias in decision-making processes and impact the impartiality and neutrality of government officials.
  • Overall, the lifting of the ban raises questions about the boundaries between personal beliefs and professional responsibilities for government servants.
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