Nationwide Protest Declared Against Appointments Without Reservation
January 5, 2025 – In a significant move against the alleged subversion of constitutional reservation policies, the National Executive Committee convened at Lahiri-Mukherjee Hall in Calcutta and resolved to launch a nationwide agitation. The decision comes amidst growing discontent over the perceived sidelining of Dalits, religious minorities, and other backward classes in government recruitment and services.
The committee strongly criticized the central and state governments for imposing what it described as an “unwritten ban” on public sector recruitment, undermining the constitutional provisions of reservation. It accused various government institutions of weakening or disappearing altogether, leaving marginalized communities further deprived of their constitutional rights.
Speakers at the meeting emphasized that the recruitment process in most states has become biased, driven by vested interests including caste and religion, and deviating from constitutional principles. Kerala was highlighted as the only state where recruitment through the Public Service Commission still adheres to constitutional norms.
The committee alleged that this systemic bias denies essential services to the people and marginalizes Dalits and minorities further, eroding the socio-economic structure of the country. The intrusion of caste and religion into governance and economic distribution was labeled as a direct violation of the Constitution’s principles.
In response, the committee announced a series of actions, including:
1. Nationwide Awareness Campaigns to educate people about the issue.
2. March and Dharna to Parliament in April 2025 to demand corrective measures.
3. All-India Strike to be organized as a last resort if the government fails to act.
The committee criticized most political parties, barring the Left, for failing to address these pressing concerns. It called on citizens, social organizations, and political movements to unite and safeguard the constitutional provisions of reservation.
As the agitation gains momentum, it is expected to draw widespread support from affected communities and social activists, setting the stage for a major confrontation with the government in the coming months.