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New Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
MP ministers under New Delhi scrutiny
64 cops promoted over success against Maoists As many as 64 cops who were part of highly successful anti-Maoist operations of state police between July 2024 and April 2025 were granted out-of-turn promotions at the special promotion decoration ceremony held in Balaghat district recently. The ceremony was graced by CM Mohan Yadav and state DGP Kailash Makwana. The officials rewarded with promotions out of the blue belong to the district police force, the special anti-Maoists operations Hawk Force and the special armed force. The promotions were granted in connection with the elimination of seven hardcore and wanted operatives and the arrest of an equally dreaded Naxal leader. Twin deaths leave MP political circles grieving The sudden demise of a popular state BJP face and a senior journalist has sent shockwaves across various quarters in MP. While former Congress man and one of BJP's most active state spokespersons 58-year-old Narendra Saluja died in Indore on May 1 following a heart attack, senior PTI correspondent, 56-year-old Anil Dube died from a brain stroke and multiple heart attacks in Bhopal on Tuesday. Known for their work ethics and jovial nature, the sudden departure of Satuja and Dube less than a fortnight apart, have left state political circles grieving, while expressing shock over the possible health reasons behind the sudden deaths of such active individuals. Anuraag singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh
NDTV
09-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
All Police Leaves Cancelled In Madhya Pradesh Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
Bhopal: Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, the Madhya Pradesh government has cancelled all leaves of police personnel across the state. A notification issued by the Madhya Pradesh Police Headquarters (PHQ) on Friday morning stated: 'All leaves for police personnel in the state have been cancelled.' The PHQ has also alerted all district Superintendents of Police (SPs), instructing them to ensure readiness for any emergency situation. Director General of Police Kailash Makwana is scheduled to hold a video conference with all SPs later on Friday to review internal security and establish specific guidelines. District-level patrolling has been intensified, and police personnel have been directed to conduct awareness drives in villages. Cyber police are actively monitoring online platforms to curb misinformation and false narratives. In Indore, the district administration has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to maintain law and order. Indore Police Commissioner Santosh Kumar Singh has prohibited all public gatherings -- including religious, political, and social events -- without prior permission from the competent authority. Possession of arms, ammunition, or explosive materials is banned in public and private spaces, including during events such as processions, protests, religious ceremonies, and weddings. The order also forbids keeping any item that may pose a threat to public safety. Violators will face action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The prohibitory order will remain in effect until July 4. Following a mock drill on Wednesday, the police are fully prepared in Madhya Pradesh for any eventuality. Leaves of police personnel have also been cancelled in other states, including Punjab and Haryana. Border states have been specifically asked to be on heightened alert given the escalating tension with Pakistan.
The Print
28-04-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Madhya Pradesh DGP's order directing cops to salute MP, MLAs draws censure from both Congress & BJP
Until now, official government circulars—traditionally issued in Hindi—simply used the term 'abhivadan' (greetings), without specifying its form. The directive, issued in Hindi, says, 'Maneniye sansdiye sadasya aur vidhayako ke shashkiya karyakram evum samanya bhet ke dauran unka abhivadan vardhidhari/ karamchari salute ke madhyam se kare. (Respected Member of Parliaments and Members of the Legislative Assembly are to be greeted by uniformed police officers and policemen with a salute).' Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana has issued a directive instructing all uniformed police personnel to 'salute' elected representatives irrespective of whether the meeting is formal or casual. This marks the first time the MP Police has explicitly prescribed how police officers are to greet elected officials. This allowed for a broad range of acceptable gestures, from a polite standing acknowledgement to a namaste. The absence of a rigid definition meant officers exercised discretion based on the occasion and individual practice. 'There is no equivalent for the word 'saluting' in Hindi, which is why 'abhivadan' has always been used,' a senior police officer in Madhya Pradesh explained. Many police personnel are now grappling with whether this shift implies a mandatory salute, typically reserved for seniors within the police or armed forces, being extended to civilian elected representatives. The directive, issued on 24 April, further went on to instruct the personnel to send a signed and timely response to letters sent by elected representatives. It also instructed the police officers to give 'utmost priority' to elected representatives when they visit them in their office, to respond 'promptly' and 'politely' to their calls and do the needful when it comes to their concerns regarding public welfare. The modification of the general directive comes after DGP Makwana received a complaint from state tribal affairs department minister and BJP leader Kunwar Vijay Shah. In the complaint, seen by ThePrint, he pointed out two different occasions on which an additional superintendent of police, along with other police personnel in Khandwa district, did not salute him. Makwana marked the complaint to Dinesh Chandra Sagar, the additional director general of police (complaint and human rights), to look into the matter. DC Sagar, an IPS officer of the 1992 batch, went on to define the manner of greeting and instructed that uniformed police officers salute elected representatives. The notesheet put up by Sagar was approved by the DGP office without changes, leading to the issuing of a general directive. Politics over the circular As the circular came to light, the Congress party was the first to oppose it. On Saturday, state Congress President Jitendra Patwari, in a statement, said, 'If the law and order of the state will improve with the police saluting the MPs and MLAs then the decision of Mohan Yadav government is right. If not, then this decision is an insult to the uniform.' 'The public representatives change so as the government, but the police remain the same. There is a way to show respect to elected representatives and it is by listening to what they say in the Vidhan Sabha and not by making the police salute them.' Patwari demanded that the directive be rolled back. The BJP also opposed it. In a statement to media, BJP state president V.D. Sharma said Sunday, 'Respect can't be earned through directives. MPs and MLAs earn respect based on their work and character.' Weighing in on the newly issued order, former DGP Vivek Johri said, 'There is nothing technically wrong with the directive. Saluting is the only one way of greeting by a policeman while being in uniform. The only way to greet a senior or respond to the greeting of a junior is by saluting.' The issue also came up for discussion during a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Saturday at the police headquarters. Yadav said that even though he was never saluted while being an elected representative, the issue drew unnecessary attention from other important law and order matters. A senior police officer told ThePrint Monday, 'The hesitation expressed by police officers in accepting the order also is a comment on how poorly we think of our elected representatives.' (Edited by Sanya Mathur) Also Read: How IAS & IPS officers in Madhya Pradesh are paying the price for sticking to law
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MP DGP's salute order tied to minister's complaint
1 2 3 Bhopal: The recent directive issued by Madhya Pradesh's Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana , mandating police personnel to salute Members of Parliament (MPs), has ignited a significant debate. While the order has faced backlash from a section of police officers and political leaders, the reason behind its issuance lies in a complaint made by senior BJP leader and State tribal affairs minister Kuwar Vijay Shah, which raised concerns about a perceived lack of respect towards elected representatives. According to sources, the controversy began when Minister Shah lodged a complaint regarding two separate incidents where officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) allegedly failed to salute him during official events. The first incident occurred on June 18, 2024, during the "School Chale Hum Abhiyan" event, and the second on June 24, 2024, during the "Rani Durgawati Balidan Diwas" in Jabalpur. Shah, feeling slighted by the omission, pointed out that as a Member of Parliament and a senior political figure, he should have been offered the customary salute by the police officers present at these events. He also mentioned that one of the events was chaired by the Chief Minister himself, said sources. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo The complaint from Shah was forwarded to DGP Makwana by the CM house for consideration and action, said sources. After reviewing the matter, the DGP issued an order on April 22 mandating that police officers salute MPs during official functions. The directive was formalised after it was brought to attention by a file from Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav's office, sources say. Many police officers have voiced concerns about the impact this directive could have on their independence and professional dignity. Political leaders from various parties have also questioned the rationale behind the move, with some accusing the government of using the police force to placate political interests. Other senior officers have defended the directive, insisting that it is necessary to ensure proper respect and decorum for MPs, who play a vital role in the governance of the state. According to officials, the order was not aimed at undermining the police force's autonomy but at restoring the appropriate level of respect for elected representatives in line with established protocol.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MP DGP's salute order tied to BJP minister Shah's complaint
Bhopal: The recent directive issued by Madhya Pradesh's Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana , mandating police personnel to salute Members of Parliament (MPs), has ignited a significant debate. While the order has faced backlash from a section of police officers and political leaders, the reason behind its issuance lies in a complaint made by senior BJP leader and State tribal affairs minister Kuwar Vijay Shah, which raised concerns about a perceived lack of respect towards elected representatives. According to sources, the controversy began when Minister Shah lodged a complaint regarding two separate incidents where officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) allegedly failed to salute him during official events. The first incident occurred on June 18, 2024, during the "School Chale Hum Abhiyan" event, and the second on June 24, 2024, during the "Rani Durgawati Balidan Diwas" in Jabalpur. Shah, feeling slighted by the omission, pointed out that as a Member of Parliament and a senior political figure, he should have been offered the customary salute by the police officers present at these events. He also mentioned that one of the events was chaired by the Chief Minister himself, said sources. The complaint from Shah was forwarded to DGP Makwana by the CM house for consideration and action, said sources. After reviewing the matter, the DGP issued an order on April 22 mandating that police officers salute MPs during official functions. The directive was formalised after it was brought to attention by a file from Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav's office, sources say. Many police officers have voiced concerns about the impact this directive could have on their independence and professional dignity. Political leaders from various parties have also questioned the rationale behind the move, with some accusing the government of using the police force to placate political interests. Other senior officers have defended the directive, insisting that it is necessary to ensure proper respect and decorum for MPs, who play a vital role in the governance of the state. According to officials, the order was not aimed at undermining the police force's autonomy but at restoring the appropriate level of respect for elected representatives in line with established protocol. Bhopal: The recent directive issued by Madhya Pradesh's Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana, mandating police personnel to salute Members of Parliament (MPs), has ignited a significant debate. While the order has faced backlash from a section of police officers and political leaders, the reason behind its issuance lies in a complaint made by senior BJP leader and State tribal affairs minister Kuwar Vijay Shah, which raised concerns about a perceived lack of respect towards elected representatives. According to sources, the controversy began when Minister Shah lodged a complaint regarding two separate incidents where officers of the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) allegedly failed to salute him during official events. The first incident occurred on June 18, 2024, during the "School Chale Hum Abhiyan" event, and the second on June 24, 2024, during the "Rani Durgawati Balidan Diwas" in Jabalpur. Shah, feeling slighted by the omission, pointed out that as a Member of Parliament and a senior political figure, he should have been offered the customary salute by the police officers present at these events. He also mentioned that one of the events was chaired by the Chief Minister himself, said sources. The complaint from Shah was forwarded to DGP Makwana by the CM house for consideration and action, said sources. After reviewing the matter, the DGP issued an order on April 22 mandating that police officers salute MPs during official functions. The directive was formalised after it was brought to attention by a file from Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav's office, sources say. Many police officers have voiced concerns about the impact this directive could have on their independence and professional dignity. Political leaders from various parties have also questioned the rationale behind the move, with some accusing the government of using the police force to placate political interests. Other senior officers have defended the directive, insisting that it is necessary to ensure proper respect and decorum for MPs, who play a vital role in the governance of the state. According to officials, the order was not aimed at undermining the police force's autonomy but at restoring the appropriate level of respect for elected representatives in line with established protocol.
