Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Madhya Pradesh Transfers Officers Amid Disputes
In Madhya Pradesh, the government transferred several officers due to disputes.
Secretary John Kingsly was moved from the Horticulture Department after a disagreement with Minister Narayan Singh Kushwaha.
Collectors in Mandsaur and Ratlam were also transferred because of complaints from local leaders.
The government plans more transfers in the future.
Secretary John Kingsly was transferred from the Horticulture Department due to a dispute with Minister Narayan Singh Kushwaha.
Collectors of Mandsaur and Ratlam were transferred for failing to maintain good relations with public representatives.
The government plans to issue another transfer list in the coming days.
Several officers were given additional departments due to the transfers.
The new chief secretary may make further changes based on requirements.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh government, Horticulture Minister Narayan Singh Kushwaha, Secretary John Kingsly, Collectors Misha Singh and Aditi Garg
- What
- Transfer of officers due to disputes and lack of consensus
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- Disputes between minister and officers, failure to maintain cordial relations with public representatives
Government's Decision
Officers' Disputes
Transfer of John Kingsly
Government's Decision
The government removed John Kingsly from the Horticulture Department due to a dispute with Minister Narayan Singh Kushwaha.
Officers' Disputes
John Kingsly and Minister Narayan Singh Kushwaha both disputed the transfer list, indicating a lack of consensus.
Transfer of Collectors
Government's Decision
The government transferred collectors of Mandsaur and Ratlam districts for failing to maintain cordial relations with public representatives.
Officers' Disputes
Collectors Misha Singh and Aditi Garg faced complaints from legislators and local BJP leaders about their behavior.
- Minister Involved
- Narayan Singh Kushwaha
- Secretary Involved
- John Kingsly
- Chief Minister
- Mohan Yadav
- Chief Secretary
- Anurag Jain
- Additional Chief Secretary
- Neeraj Mandloi
- Districts Affected
- Mandsaur, Ratlam
- Departments Affected
- Horticulture, Industries, MSME, Public Health, Technical Education, Energy, Revenue, Backward Classes' Welfare, Narmada Valley Development Authority