Mahajan’s R-Day speech: Forest dept officials face notice, action

The two female officers from the state forest department, Madhavi Jadhav and Darshana Saunpure, who confronted guardian minister Girish Mahajan during his Republic Day address in Nashik for failing to mention Dr BR Ambedkar’s name, will be served notice under the Maharashtra Civil Services Rules seeking an explanation for their unruly behaviour.

- Devashri Bhujbal

No police complaint has been registered against either of the female officers so far.

“As per the rules, a notice will be issued by the forest department allowing them to explain their side. If the department is not satisfied with the explanation, further disciplinary action can be taken,” said a senior officer from Mantralaya. “The case would be different if there was a police case. But both officers are given a warning and let go,” he added.