J&K Parties Demand Action Against IAS Officer for Verbal Abuse
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
Political parties in Jammu & Kashmir, including the National Conference, PDP, and BJP, have united to condemn IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan following a viral video of him verbally abusing a woman colleague. During an official virtual meeting regarding 'Mission YUVA', Ranjan was recorded using derogatory language and threatening to suspend Beenish Wani, an assistant director at the Employment and Counselling Centre in Ganderbal. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed Chief Secretary Atul Dulloo to ensure accountability and prevent any professional retribution against Wani. The incident has reignited debate over the limited administrative powers of the elected government in the Union Territory, as IAS officers remain under the jurisdiction of the Lieutenant Governor. The Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services officers' association has publicly backed Wani, alleging that this incident is part of a broader pattern of workplace intimidation.
Why it matters
The incident has created a rare cross-party consensus in Jammu & Kashmir, highlighting ongoing tensions between elected officials and the administrative bureaucracy regarding accountability and statehood powers. It directly impacts the working environment for provincial service officers in the region.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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