Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Border Security Force Director General K.K. Sharma to withdraw an order against a BSF jawan who was penalised seven days of his salary for showing disrespect towards Mr. Modi.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed strong displeasure and directed BSF DG to immediately withdraw the punishment given to BSF jawan. BSF has rescinded the order and the concerned Commandant cautioned for his injudicious action,” a spokesperson of the Ministry of Home Affairs said.
As reported byThe Hindu, disciplinary proceedings were initiated against constable Sanjeev Kumar for referring to the zero parade as “Modi Programme” on February 21. The zero parade is held in all units of the BSF every morning when personnel assemble at a common point to report attendance.
Kumar, who is posted in West Bengal’s Nadia district, was found guilty under Section 40 of the BSF Act, 1968 (act prejudicial to good order and discipline of the force).
The BSF order said: “On 21.2.2018, during zero parade, while giving report, you used words ‘Modi Programme’ which shows disrespect towards Hon'ble Prime Minister.” The order said Kumar has been asked to pay seven days’ salary as fine.
