Why did Akhilesh call for a nationwide movement against lateral entry in UPSC recruitment

Akhilesh is advocating for a nationwide movement opposing the lateral entry in UPSC recruitment.
  • Aims to preserve the sanctity of the civil services exam: Akhilesh is concerned that lateral entry may compromise the selection process and dilute the rigorous testing conducted by UPSC.
  • Upholding merit-based recruitment: Akhilesh believes that lateral entry could introduce nepotism and favoritism in the recruitment process, undermining the principle of meritocracy.
  • Ensuring expertise and experience: The opposition to lateral entry is also rooted in the belief that the existing civil services exam ensures that candidates have the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience for administrative roles.
  • Protecting the independence of the civil services: Akhilesh may argue that lateral entry could potentially disrupt the autonomy and integrity of the civil services by bringing in external influences.
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