Saubhagya Singh Thakur was served a show-cause notice after travelling to Bhopal in a nearly 50-vehicle convoy to assume charge as Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation chairman. The action followed scrutiny over whether the display defied appeals on fuel conservation and official restraint.
A major impact of an India Today report has once again been seen in Madhya Pradesh, with newly appointed Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation chairperson Saubhagya Singh Thakur being served a show-cause notice and barred from all official activities until further orders.
The action comes after India Today highlighted how Thakur allegedly ignored Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public appeal for fuel conservation by travelling from Ujjain to Bhopal with a convoy of nearly 50 vehicles to assume charge of his new post.
Following the controversy, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav had earlier issued directions discouraging rallies and public processions linked to assumption of office ceremonies. The matter has now escalated further, with strict restrictions imposed on Thakur for allegedly failing to follow appeals and directives issued in the national interest.
According to the order, Saubhagya Singh Thakur has been prohibited from entering the Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation office or premises until further instructions. He has also been barred from using any corporation facility, vehicle, staff or office resources.
The restrictions further state that he will not be allowed to participate in or chair any meeting related to the corporation. He has also been prohibited from taking part in any administrative or financial decisions or signing official documents until further orders.