By Special Correspondent
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee president Jeetu Patwari has criticised the recent spate of sudden inspections and subsequent administrative actions in the state, describing them as evidence of systemic governance failure rather than decisive leadership.
He argued that the frequent removal of district collectors, superintendents of police and other officials over the past few months reflects a government struggling to maintain control. According to him, these actions are being presented as strong governance but are, in reality, attempts to mask deeper administrative shortcomings.
Patwari cited several recent instances across districts such as Ashoknagar, Shajapur, Sidhi and Guna, where officials were removed following allegations ranging from misconduct and negligence to corruption and public outrage. He noted that similar actions were also taken in Dewas and Ratlam, reinforcing what he described as a recurring pattern across the state.
He further alleged that the need to repeatedly instruct officials on basic work discipline indicates a failure to establish an effective administrative culture over the years. Raising concerns about corruption, he claimed that citizens are increasingly unable to access public services without paying bribes.
Calling the inspections “mere political event management,” Patwari demanded transparency in all recent transfers and suspensions, along with a concrete and long-term policy to address corruption and ensure accountability within the administration.
