India, Dec. 12 -- The Madhya Pradesh government late on Thursday removed Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Santosh Verma as deputy secretary (agriculture) and recommended his dismissal to the central government, citing forged documents he allegedly used for his elevation from the state administrative service.

The action came amid outrage over Verma's allegedly derogatory remarks against Brahmin women. Chief minister Mohan Yadav ordered his removal after Verma's videos went viral. In one of the videos, Verma is purportedly heard saying that caste-based reservations should continue until a Brahmin "donates his daughter to his son or a relationship is established between them."

The comment provoked outrage with the Brahmin commun...