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Congress questions removal of special kids’ society head
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Both Congress and BJP are using Megha Bhandari's exit to score political points. Congress calls it an abrupt removal over corruption complaints; BJP insists her tenure simply ended. The facts are murkier: the governor's order came two weeks before Bhandari's two-year term was to finish, and a BJP MP's letter to the governor cited specific allegations of nepotism. Meanwhile, staff salaries remain unpaid for eight months. The real test will be whether any independent inquiry follows or the matter fades once the headlines move on.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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