Later, it is up to you to make a decision).”Pandey tells The Indian Express that the unanimous reaction in the House when he raised the matter showed that BJP MLAs were as aggrieved as legislators on the Opposition side. AdvertisementAgreeing, a BJP MLA says the party can’t ignore the issue as the Assembly elections approach. “Opposition members can get away by telling the people that officials don’t pick up their phones, don’t work. Last year, Minister of State and BJP leader Pratibha Shukla staged a protest at a police station over an issue involving an official. A January 5, 2024, order laid down that public representatives be formally invited to and honoured at official programmes.

Source: Indian Express February 28, 2026 03:42 UTC