Modi govt’s U-turn on lateral entry into bureaucracy. What is the policy, and why did it trigger political backlash?

The August 18 advertisement was to recruit officials for multiple roles in certain central ministries through lateral entry, either on a contract basis or through deputation.

Modi govt’s U-turn on lateral entry into bureaucracy. What is the policy, and why did it trigger political backlash?
The August 18 advertisement was to recruit officials for multiple roles in certain central ministries through lateral entry, either on a contract basis or through deputation.