Double Appointments in Maharashtra: A Political Tug-of-War
In Maharashtra, controversy arose as two officials were simultaneously appointed as General Manager of BEST, highlighting a power struggle between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Eknath Shinde. The Opposition criticized this as a 'double gang war' within the government, casting doubt on leadership amid political maneuvering.
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A political squabble in Maharashtra has attracted attention after dual appointments to the post of General Manager at BEST, the city's prominent public utility service. The dispute reportedly stems from competing interests between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
The vacancy arose following the retirement of SVR Shrinivas, with both the General Administration Department, under Fadnavis, and the Urban Development Department, led by Shinde, assigning their own candidates. This bureaucratic confusion has prompted accusations of an internal 'turf war' and questions of governance efficacy from opposition leaders.
State Congress Chief Harshwardhan Sapkal and NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar criticized the contradictory orders, suggesting the situation illustrates a broader struggle for control within the ruling BJP-led coalition. Meanwhile, officials argue that the chief minister holds ultimate authority in such appointments as per the Rules of Business.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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