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Former J&K Leaders Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti Condemn IAS Officer’s Abusive Remarks
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 05:16 AM
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Senior IAS officer’s use of abusive language drew sharp criticism from former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who called the remarks unacceptable.
A senior Indian Administrative Service officer came under fire after using language described as abusive during a recent interaction with political figures. Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti publicly condemned the officer’s remarks, saying such conduct undermines the dignity of public service.
Both leaders urged the administration to take swift corrective action and to ensure that officials maintain decorum when dealing with elected representatives. They emphasized that respect for democratic institutions must be upheld, irrespective of political differences.
The condemnation was echoed by several other political figures, who called for a review of the officer’s conduct and for appropriate disciplinary measures. The incident has sparked a broader debate about the standards of behavior expected from senior bureaucrats in India.
Authorities have not yet disclosed any specific steps they will take in response, but the outcry highlights growing sensitivity to the tone and language used by public officials in official settings.
Both leaders urged the administration to take swift corrective action and to ensure that officials maintain decorum when dealing with elected representatives. They emphasized that respect for democratic institutions must be upheld, irrespective of political differences.
The condemnation was echoed by several other political figures, who called for a review of the officer’s conduct and for appropriate disciplinary measures. The incident has sparked a broader debate about the standards of behavior expected from senior bureaucrats in India.
Authorities have not yet disclosed any specific steps they will take in response, but the outcry highlights growing sensitivity to the tone and language used by public officials in official settings.