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BJP MLA from Hawa Mahal faces backlash for sitting in SHO's seat
Jaipur: BJP MLA from Hawa Mahal, Balmukundacharya, stirred controversy Sunday, after his photo of sitting in the chair of Ramganj police station SHO went viral on social media.
The image, which the legislator posted from his official handle, showed him presiding over a meeting with police personnel.
In the caption, Balmukundacharya said he held discussions with SHOs of Ramganj, Galta Gate, and Manak Chowk police stations on ensuring safety of Kanwariyas during the upcoming Kanwar Yatras in the month of Shravan. However, the post sparked criticism, with several senior police officials privately expressing concern over the optics. "It has become a common practice for legislators to sit in the SHO's chair during their visits to police stations," one senior officer said.
Another inspector added such practices undermine institutional boundaries. "Would any MLA or MP dare to sit in the chair of an IPS officer? If not, why should inspectors tolerate this?" he said.
Congress MLA from Adarsh Nagar, Rafeek Khan, also criticised the photo, posting on X: "What is the BJP MLA trying to prove by authoritatively sitting in the SHO's chair at Ramganj police station? This is not only a breach of protocol but also an overt display of legislative overreach. It sends a troubling message for law and order in the state."
