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Medical Officer Resigns After CM Steps In Over Son’s EWS Doctor Appointment
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 08:18 PM
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A senior medical officer has quit his post after the chief minister intervened in the appointment of the officer’s son to a doctor’s position under the Economically Weaker Section quota.
The resignation of a senior medical officer was announced after the chief minister personally intervened in a recruitment matter involving the officer's son. The son, whose father previously served as the Chief Medical Health Officer (CMHO), was allotted a doctor’s post through the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota, prompting the chief minister's involvement.
According to sources familiar with the case, the officer felt that the CM's direct action compromised the integrity of the recruitment process. Citing a breach of procedural norms, he submitted his resignation, stating that he could not continue in a system where political pressure influenced appointments.
The episode has sparked debate over the use of EWS reservations and the extent of political influence in government hiring. While the chief minister’s office has not released a detailed statement, officials indicated that the intervention was intended to address alleged irregularities in the selection.
The medical officer’s departure adds to growing concerns about transparency in public sector recruitments, especially in the health department, where merit-based appointments are critical for service delivery.
No further legal action has been reported, and the vacancy created by the resignation remains to be filled pending a review of the appointment procedures.
According to sources familiar with the case, the officer felt that the CM's direct action compromised the integrity of the recruitment process. Citing a breach of procedural norms, he submitted his resignation, stating that he could not continue in a system where political pressure influenced appointments.
The episode has sparked debate over the use of EWS reservations and the extent of political influence in government hiring. While the chief minister’s office has not released a detailed statement, officials indicated that the intervention was intended to address alleged irregularities in the selection.
The medical officer’s departure adds to growing concerns about transparency in public sector recruitments, especially in the health department, where merit-based appointments are critical for service delivery.
No further legal action has been reported, and the vacancy created by the resignation remains to be filled pending a review of the appointment procedures.