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Senior IAS Officer Pankaj Ojha Charged for Alleged Communal Social Media Posts in Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 11:15 AM
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The Rajasthan government has lodged a charge sheet against senior IAS officer Pankaj Ojha for allegedly sharing caste‑based and communal content on social media, and has asked him to respond within 15 days.
The state administration of Rajasthan has formally filed a charge sheet against senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pankaj Ojha. The charge sheet alleges that Ojha posted content on social media that was inflammatory, caste‑based and communal in nature.
According to the filing, the posts are deemed to have the potential to disturb public harmony. The department has issued a notice to Ojha, directing him to submit his written response within fifteen days of receipt of the charge sheet.
The move underscores the government's heightened sensitivity towards online content that could inflame communal tensions, especially in a state with a diverse demographic profile. No further legal action has been disclosed pending the officer's reply.
The development was reported by Amar Ujala from Jaipur, reflecting the ongoing scrutiny of public officials' use of digital platforms.
According to the filing, the posts are deemed to have the potential to disturb public harmony. The department has issued a notice to Ojha, directing him to submit his written response within fifteen days of receipt of the charge sheet.
The move underscores the government's heightened sensitivity towards online content that could inflame communal tensions, especially in a state with a diverse demographic profile. No further legal action has been disclosed pending the officer's reply.
The development was reported by Amar Ujala from Jaipur, reflecting the ongoing scrutiny of public officials' use of digital platforms.