Archive · 29 May 2025
Centre, State Clash Over Jharkhand DGP Appointment
Imagine the head of the police in Jharkhand is like the captain of a team.
The central government says the captain has retired.
But, the state government wants the captain to stay for two years, as the Supreme Court has ordered.
They say they made a decision in a cabinet meeting to keep the police chief in the job.
The central government has sent multiple letters saying the captain is no longer eligible, leading to disagreement between the two.
The state argues they informed the center and are also dealing with a court case.
Some political parties in the state are criticizing the state's approach.
Others suggest the center is being unfair since a similar situation happened in Uttar Pradesh.
The central government has contested the Jharkhand state government's decision regarding the DGP's tenure.
The Centre has sent a third letter stating Anurag Gupta retired on April 30th.
The Jharkhand government maintains its cabinet passed a resolution for a minimum two-year DGP term.
BJP claims the state government is neglecting security, creating a clash with the Centre.
Ruling parties say they have informed the Centre and are handling the matter legally.
- Who
- Centre and Jharkhand State Government, Anurag Gupta, and various political figures.
- What
- Dispute over the continuation of Anurag Gupta as Jharkhand's Director General of Police (DGP).
- When
- April 30, 2024 (DGP Retirement)
- Where
- Jharkhand, India
- Why
- Disagreement over the tenure and authority concerning the DGP's appointment.
BJP's Perspective
JMM/Congress Perspective
State Government's Actions
BJP's Perspective
The state government is accused of a lackadaisical approach to security, promoting conflict with the Centre.
JMM/Congress Perspective
The state government has informed the Centre about its cabinet decision and a matter is pending in court.
DGP Appointment
BJP's Perspective
The Centre claims that the DGP has retired, which it has stated in a third letter.
JMM/Congress Perspective
The state government argues that the DGP's appointment is for a minimum of two years, as per a cabinet resolution and a Supreme Court order.
- DGP's Name
- Anurag Gupta
- Contention
- Tenure of the DGP
- Centre's Stance
- DGP retired on April 30th
- State's Stance
- DGP to serve a minimum of two years
- Legal Status
- Matter pending before the court
- Senior Most IPS Officers
- Anil Palta, Gupta, Prashant Singh