Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Maharashtra Tehsildar Suspended After Singing at Farewell
A government official in India, a Tehsildar, was recorded singing a Bollywood song at his farewell party.
The video went viral online, sparking mixed reactions.
Some thought it was unprofessional conduct for a government employee.
His superiors decided he violated conduct rules, so they suspended him from his job, because the video tarnished the administration's image.
Prashant Thorat, a Tehsildar in Maharashtra, was suspended.
The suspension followed a viral video of Thorat singing at his farewell.
The send-off event was held in Umri, Maharashtra, on August 8th.
Thorat sang the Bollywood song 'yara teri yari ko'.
Authorities cited violation of conduct rules and tarnishing of administration's image.
- Who
- Prashant Thorat, a Tehsildar.
- What
- A Tehsildar was suspended for singing a Bollywood song at his farewell.
- When
- The send-off was August 8th, the suspension occurred on Saturday.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- His conduct violated rules and tarnished the administration's image.
Public Opinion
Government Action
Appropriateness of Behavior
Public Opinion
The public saw the tehsildar's behavior as unprofessional.
Government Action
N/A
- Official
- Prashant Thorat
- Position
- Tehsildar
- Send-off Location
- Umri, Maharashtra
- Song
- 'yara teri yari ko'
- Film
- Yaarana
- Transfer Location
- Renapur, Latur
- Suspension Date
- Saturday
Sources
Tehsildar Suspended For Singing Bollywood Song While Seated in Official Chair
Tehsildar suspended for singing Bollywood song while seated in official chair
Maharashtra Tehsildar Suspended For Singing Bollywood Song During Farewell
Maharashtra Official's Singing Video At Work Goes Viral, Gets Suspended
