BSG Jamboree Row: MP Calls Removal 'Illegal', Presidential Post Dispute Reaches High Court

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News18•09-01-2026, 16:26
BSG Jamboree Row: MP Calls Removal 'Illegal', Presidential Post Dispute Reaches High Court
- •BJP MP Brijmohan Agrawal filed a petition in Chhattisgarh High Court, challenging his removal as Executive President of Bharat Scouts and Guides Council (BSG).
- •The dispute began when Education Minister Gajendra Yadav was made ex-officio president, leading to a change in the BSG National Rover-Ranger Jamboree venue.
- •Agrawal cited reasons for postponing the Jamboree, including venue change without consent, direct fund transfer, alleged tender irregularities, and threat to BSG's autonomy.
- •Agrawal argues BSG is governed by its rulebook, not departmental orders, and his removal was without his or other office bearers' knowledge.
- •Congress accused BJP of corruption amid the dispute, while Minister Yadav dismissed allegations, stating work follows GeM portal guidelines.
Why It Matters: Political dispute over BSG leadership and Jamboree organization escalates to High Court in Chhattisgarh.
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