BSNL Officer's Controversial Order Leads to DGM's 1000KM Transfer from Prayagraj
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BSNL DGM Transferred 1000KM Away After 'Royal Protocol' Controversy in Prayagraj
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News18•25-02-2026, 14:49
BSNL DGM Transferred 1000KM Away After 'Royal Protocol' Controversy in Prayagraj
•A BSNL DGM was transferred 1000KM from Prayagraj to Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, following a controversy over a 'royal protocol' prepared for a senior officer's visit.
•The 'royal protocol' for senior officer Vivek Banjal's visit included deploying 50 employees, arranging bath kits, towels, underwear, and a minute-to-minute schedule.
•The official letter, issued by DGM Brijendra Kumar Singh, detailed 21 responsibilities for Banjal's two-day visit, from railway station welcome to Triveni Sangam bath and temple visits.
•The elaborate arrangements went viral on social media, sparking outrage over VIP culture and leading to the cancellation of the proposed visit.
•Vivek Banjal is a 1987 batch Indian Telecom Service officer who has held high positions in government telecom institutions, including Director of Consumer Fixed Access at BSNL and CMD of ITI Limited.
