BSNL Controversy: Two UP Officers Transferred, Still Not Relieved
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BSNL Row: 2 UP Officers Transferred Over Director's Canceled Visit, Not Relieved Yet
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News18•26-02-2026, 22:30
BSNL Row: 2 UP Officers Transferred Over Director's Canceled Visit, Not Relieved Yet
•Two senior BSNL officials in Uttar Pradesh received transfer orders related to a controversial office order for a director's proposed visit to Prayagraj.
•The proposed February 25-26 visit of BSNL Director Vivek Banzal to Prayagraj was canceled after elaborate arrangements went viral on social media.
•Jogeshwar Verma (DGM, Administration) and Brijendra Kumar Singh (PGM, Business Area) were issued transfer orders but have not been relieved yet.
•The office order detailed a tightly planned schedule including a dip at Sangam, boat ride, and temple visits, involving 50 officials.
•Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia called the episode "unacceptable" and "beyond absurd," while BSNL stated it was not in conformity with professional standards.