Bhopal, July 17 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh government has launched a sweeping austerity drive across government departments and state‑run institutions, imposing restrictions on non‑essential expenditure, including foreign travel, VIP hospitality, costly official events and new consultancy contracts, as part of efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline ahead of the 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 financial years. The Finance Department has issued detailed guidelines making the measures mandatory for all gov…
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Shillong, May 27 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has said that the state Cabinet on Wednesday approved a regulation governing the use of name boards on official vehicles in the state. Sharing the development on social media platform X after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Sangma said the move was aimed at addressing concerns related to “VIP culture” and bringing greater uniformity in the use of government vehicles. “The Cabinet has approved the proposed regulation on the use…
Shimla, March 31 (IANS) Leaders of the BJP on Tuesday criticised the Karnataka government’s decision to provide complimentary IPL tickets to legislators, terming it an example of ‘VIP culture.’Speaking to IANS, BJP MLA Randhir Sharma said the move reflects a governance approach that prioritises privileges over equality.“The Bharatiya Janata Party is against this kind of VIP culture, whereas in the Indian National Congress, it is fully entrenched. That’s why in Karnataka, where the Congress…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP, Jaya Bachchan, on Monday raised strong objections to the growing VIP culture in the national Capital, saying it disrupts the lives of common citizens and also affects the dignity of elected representatives.Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Jaya Bachchan described the issue as a serious concern and said the frequent movement of VIPs in Delhi often leads to road blockades, traffic diversions and long delays for the public.She said that whenever a VIP — wheth…