# Congress questions removal of special kids’ society head 2026-08-09T20:55:54+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Congress party has questioned the abrupt removal of Megha Bhandari as chairperson of the Haryana Welfare Society for Persons with Speech and Hearing Impairment, alleging she was ousted days before her tenure ended due to complaints of corruption and nepotism. Bhandari, a former BJP councillor, was appointed for two years in August 2024 but was relieved by Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh on July 30, 2025, who named Krishan Kumar Chopra as her successor. BJP leaders defended Bhandari, saying she completed her tenure and worked honestly for special kids. Bhandari herself dismissed the allegations, noting a writ against the society's recruitment in the high court was quashed. Congress highlighted that staff salaries have been pending for up to eight months and pointed to a BJP MP's letter to the governor detailing complaints of misuse of power and favouritism. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: BJP, Congress, corruption allegations, disability rights, Governor, Haryana Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/congress-questions-removal-of-special-kids-society-head/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/congress-questions-removal-of-special-kids-society-head/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.