Kerala: Excise officer suspended for participating in RSS route march
KV Shanmughan, an Assistant Excise Inspector in Kerala's Palakkad district, has been suspended after he took part in an RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) route march during the Mahanavami celebrations on October 2.
Wearing the group's uniform, he joined the event despite rules that bar government employees from participating in political or ideological activities.
His suspension is pending further inquiry.
'Personal beliefs shouldn't mix with official duties'
This move sends a clear message: government staff are expected to stay politically neutral so everyone can trust public institutions.
The case underlines that personal beliefs shouldn't mix with official duties—public servants are there to serve all citizens equally, no matter their own affiliations.
It's about keeping governance fair and unbiased for everyone.