In a significant disciplinary action, a government employment assistant has been dismissed from service following a controversial incident involving an obscene dance performance at a government school playground in Chhattisgarh's Koriya district. The event, which occurred on Friday night, has sparked widespread outrage and led to immediate administrative consequences.
Incident Details and Viral Fallout
The incident took place during the closing ceremony of a football tournament held at the premises of a government school in Pori gram panchayat. Videos circulating on social media platforms showed professional dancers performing to popular film songs, with local officials allegedly participating in an inappropriate manner. One particularly contentious clip featured the employment assistant, identified as Jinder Sonwani, showering currency notes during the performance, which further fueled public anger.
Swift Administrative Action
Responding to the viral footage and reports in local media, the chief executive officer of Sonhat Janpad Panchayat took decisive action. On Saturday, a termination order was issued against Rozgar Sahayak (employment assistant) Jinder Sonwani. The official order cited that Sonwani's conduct violated Rule 3 of the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965, which governs the behavior of public servants.
Authorities emphasized that such behavior by a government employee is contrary to established norms and has significantly tarnished the image of the administration. Initially, a show-cause notice was served to Sonwani, but his subsequent explanation was deemed unsatisfactory by the reviewing authorities.
Legal Basis for Termination
The termination was executed under the provisions of the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Contract Appointment) Rules, 2012, along with the 1965 Conduct Rules. This legal framework allowed for Sonwani's removal from his post with immediate effect, highlighting the administration's zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct that compromises public trust.
Community Reaction and Broader Context
The incident has ignited local outrage, with residents and community members questioning the appropriateness of using educational institutions for such events. Many have expressed concerns about the message it sends to students and the broader community regarding the sanctity of school premises.
This case is not isolated, as it follows similar reports of controversial cultural programs in other districts of Chhattisgarh, including Gariaband and Surajpur. These incidents collectively underscore ongoing challenges in maintaining decorum and propriety in public events involving government officials.
The administration's prompt response aims to reinforce accountability and uphold the standards expected of public servants, ensuring that such breaches of conduct do not go unaddressed.
