On the eve of Independence Day, a rather blatant incident surfaced which shows the bossism of rather unqualified politicians over dutiful bureaucrats.
Small and medium enterprises minister of Odisha, Jogendra Behera, created controversy with his act of making his personal security officer (PSO) tie his shoelaces. The shameful incident happened during the Independence Day celebrations in Keonjhar district in the state where the minister was invited as the chief guest to hoist the national flag. After unfurling the tricolor, the minister’s PSO was seen tying his shoelaces.
The narrow-minded minister’s action has invited huge criticism and the video is currently going viral on social media with hate comments and dislikes galore. More than the blatant act, the minister’s words when questioned about this incident became controversial. He said that he was a “VIP” and as he was hoisting the flag so he made his PSO do the job of tying his shoelaces. He further said that the dutiful officer has done it several times.The arrogance shown by the minister in public is inviting resentment from common man.