An internal protocol order regarding a two-day official visit by the director of a PSU to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh recently left several red faces around, leading to the transfer of two senior officials, a show-cause notice to the officer himself, and a rebuke by Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The leaked protocol order listed preparations to be made for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Director Vivek Banzal’s visit to Prayagraj, including facilitating his and his family’s dip at the Sangam, a boat ride, and visits to multiple temples, as well as supplies to be kept ready for his personal use. Scindia described the episode as “absurd and shocking” and said the “unacceptable conduct” showed “violation of rules”.
