Lucknow, May 9 -- Taking strong exception to the consistent violation of its guidelines regarding the protocol to be accorded to MPs and legislators, the Uttar Pradesh government has reminded its officers and employees to stand up to welcome public representatives respectfully when they meet officers for a public cause, offer them water, listen attentively, and act.

Chief secretary SP Goyal sent yet another reminder through a government order dated May 7, 2026 in this regard to all additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, secretaries, the DGP, divisional commissioners and district magistrates.

"...the state government is consistently getting information about violation of guidelines for protocol. Such issues are being raised...