Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari has written to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, demanding a minimum two-year tenure for IAS and IPS officers in key administrative positions and raising concerns over frequent transfers in the state.
According to media reports, Patwari alleged that repeated administrative reshuffles were affecting governance and the implementation of government schemes. Taking a swipe at the BJP government, he described the previous Shivraj Singh Chouhan administration as having a ‘transfer industry’ and accused the present government of running a ‘transfer factory’.
Patwari demanded that district collectors, superintendents of police and senior departmental officers normally be allowed to complete at least two years in their posts. He also called for written reasons to be made public when officers are transferred before completing their tenure.
Citing figures in his letter, Patwari claimed that more than 325 IAS officers were transferred between December 2023 and July 2025. He also referred to subsequent reshuffles involving IAS and IPS officers, including district collectors and police superintendents.
He argued that frequent changes could affect administrative continuity and public service delivery.
Patwari also raised concerns over alleged illegal liquor trade in Barwani, Jhabua and Dhar districts, claiming that 163 smuggling cases had been registered. He questioned whether investigations were reaching the alleged suppliers and organisers.
The Congress leader sought a government response on both issues, calling for greater transparency in transfers and stronger action against organised liquor smuggling.
