MP CM Mohan Yadav seeks apology from Congress over money-for-posting allegation
The Hindu
Madhya Pradesh CM demands Congress apology for allegations of officials paying for favorable postings, sparking controversy.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday (September 14, 2024) demanded an apology from the Congress over party leader Jitu Patwari's allegation about officials paying the BJP government money for favourable postings.
At a public meeting of the Congress's "Kisan Nyay Yatra" on Friday (September 13, 2024), State Congress chief Patwari alleged that the collector of Hoshangabad (Narmadapuram) had paid money to buy the post.
"I would like to tell journalists that there should be an honest sting operation on the collector of Hoshangabad (Narmadapuram). He will reveal how much money he spent to buy the post. The superintendent of police, tehsildar, patwari, SDM, and in-charge of police stations, not a single officer or employee gets a police station or posting (without offering money). This is the BJP government's reality," he claimed.
Reacting to Patwari's remarks, the Chief Minister said the language used by Congress leaders for officers and employees of the Narmadapuram district was insulting.
"The State government stands with all its officers and employees, and the Congress should apologise," he said.
Mr. Yadav said the Congress has been out of power in the state for more than 20 years and even failed to run the government when they came to power for some time (the 15-month Congress rule in 2019-20).
He said the officers and employees of the state government were dedicated and sincere.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday (September 18, 2024) said he was deeply shocked by media reports of a BJP leader’s threat that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi would meet the same fate as his grandmother Indira Gandhi and a Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde group) MLA announcing a bounty for chopping off the Leader of Opposition’s (LoP) tongue, among other intimidatory comments.