Home | Editorials | Editorial Policy Reversals Editorial: Policy reversals The longevity and stability of NDA 3.0 is now dependent on crucial allies like the JD(U) and TDP which are no pushovers By Telangana Today Published Date - 21 August 2024, 11:57 PM A string of recent policy reversals by the NDA 3.0 — be it the withdrawal of the Waqf Bill, referring the Broadcast Bill to a Parliamentary panel or cancelling the lateral entry hiring in the bureaucracy — demonstrates how a strong opposition, coupled with assertive coalition partners, can effectively rein in a reckless government and restore checks and balances.
Unlike in the past when the BJP-led government at the Centre used to push through several controversial legislations using brute majority, the 2024 poll mandate denied the saffron party such a luxury as the opposition block has emerged stronger. The longevity and stability of NDA 3.0 is now dependent on crucial allies like the Janata Dal (United) and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) which are no pushovers.
Just three days after issuing an advertisement for 45 lateral entry posts, the Centre has scrapped the notification, apparently worried over backlash not just from the opposition but also from the allies. While the Congress and other opposition parties slammed the policy as another step by the Modi government to undermine reservations, NDA allies also expressed their concern over it. The representatives of the JD (United) and the Lok Janshakti Party openly aired t.