Who runs the Home Ministry of India? The answer would be
obvious, former UP Chief Minister and Home Minister Rajnath Singh administers
the pivotal ministry of India. But, if insiders are to be believed, the
situation states otherwise. Even the recommendations of top-ranking RSS office
bearers are turned down by the PMO. Sources informed that the most important
decisions, especially concerning Union Territories, are being taken by the PMO
directly. The recommendations sent by the Home Ministry are either kept in
abeyance, or sent with new recommendations. The paradox is that the Home
Minister also keeps the new recommendations in abeyance. Hence, there is
decision paralysis in the ministry. The selection of Delhi State Election Commissioner
is a glaring example of the altercation between the PMO and the Home Ministry.
The Home Ministry recommended three names to the PMO after consulting
top-ranking RSS leaders. The PMO kept the file in abeyance for some time. The
file was send back to the Home Ministry after one month with a new name to be
appointed as the State Election Commissioner. The Home Ministry officials were
astonished to find that their recommendation had been turned down. Now the file
is hanging and no further decision has been taken as the final authority to
issue the orders lies with the Home Ministry, that too with the signature of
the Home Minister. Rajnath Singh, a powerful politician of the BJP, is keeping
mum on the developments but RSS leaders are aghast. Wait and watch this space.
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