Over 550 unverified ministerial staff ousted as Fadnavis tightens appointment checks
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In a move to curb irregular appointments, Maharashtra’s chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has ordered the dismissal of over 550 unverified staff members from ministerial offices. The state’s Civil Manager's Office, which is authorized to employ 172 personnel, currently has about 250 employees, prompting the crackdown. The action aims to enforce stricter hiring protocols and reduce excess staffing in government ministries.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 0% center, 100% right.
Who is covering this story
- Right-leaning (2): Deccan Chronicle, India Today
Sources
- Maharashtra Cancels Irregular Appointments In Ministers’ Offices — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Over 550 unverified ministerial staff ousted as Fadnavis tightens appointment checks — India Today (right-leaning)