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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.
