MP: IAS officer's controversial remark leads to dismissal move
IAS officer Santosh Verma is facing dismissal after making a controversial comment about caste-based reservations at a Bhopal event.
He said, "Until a Brahmin donates his daughter to my son and he has a relationship with her, he (son) should get reservation."
The statement triggered widespread outrage and protests, especially from Brahmin groups.
Backlash, protests, and official action
Verma's remark led to widespread outrage and protests planned by Brahmin organizations, including demonstrations at the chief minister's residence.
In response, the government removed him from his post and assigned him to administrative duties without responsibilities.
Ongoing scrutiny over past actions
Verma is also under investigation for allegedly faking his promotion order and faces pending criminal cases.
His earlier statements about reservation policies have drawn criticism before, keeping him in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.