m.P. IAS officer removed after remarks about Brahmin women
Bhopal, Dec. 13 -- 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 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 community announcing a protest at Yadav's residence on Sunday against Verma for hurting their sentiments, insulting women, and making provocative statements.
Yadav said a departmental inquiry regarding allegations that Verma obtained a certificate of integrity for his promotion based on forged and fabricated documents is in its final stages. "...the reply submitted by Santosh Verma to a show cause notice is not satisfactory. He is continuously issuing undignified statements."
Verma did not respond to phone calls for a response....
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