Rajasthan IT Secretary removed for ‘administrative reasons’, days after tech issues at PM’s rally
Jaipur: Senior IAS officer Archana Singh has been removed from her position as Secretary of the Rajasthan Department of Information Technology and Communication (IT&C), following a series of technical glitches during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public rally in Banswara.
Upon the Prime Minister’s arrival at the venue, the video system reportedly malfunctioned, causing a disruption in the live broadcast for nearly 10 minutes. Additionally, audio issues emerged during his interaction with farmers, as reported by The New Indian Express.
The technical issues reportedly raised serious concerns among authorities in both Jaipur and Delhi, as the event was a high-profile occasion.
An official order issued by the Rajasthan Personnel Department cited “administrative reasons” for Singh's removal. However, speculation among bureaucrats suggests that the technical failures were viewed as a serious lapse. The decision has created unease within the state bureaucracy, the report added.
Archana Singh, a 2004-batch IAS officer, had previously served in several important departments in Rajasthan and was heading the IT&C Department until her removal. She is currently awaiting a fresh posting.
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Former minister C M Ibrahim announces to launch new regional party for Karnataka
Kalaburagi: Two years after being expelled from the Janata Dal (Secular), former minister C.M. Ibrahim has announced that he will launch a new regional political party in Karnataka on January 24, reported Deccan Herald.
Speaking at a meeting organised by the Nava Karnataka Nirmana Andolana in Kalaburagi on Sunday, Ibrahim confirmed the birth of the new party.
The 77-year-old politician stated he would soon be meeting with other like-minded individuals to choose a symbol for the party.
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Ibrahim emphasised that the organisation would be guided by the principles of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
A veteran politician, Ibrahim served as Union Civil Aviation Minister during the tenure of H.D. Deve Gowda as Prime Minister and later headed the Karnataka unit of the Janata Dal (Secular). He was expelled from the JD(S) in 2023 on charges of anti-party activities.
His exit from the party followed sharp differences over the JD(S) decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As the then state president of the JD(S), Ibrahim had publicly criticised the alliance, claiming it was finalised without his knowledge. He had also reportedly convened meetings of his supporters and expressed support for the INDIA bloc.
