Hair Oil, Toothpaste, and 50 Aides: BSNL Director’s Prayagraj itinerary sparks outrage

A BSNL director is facing intense backlash after his itinerary for a visit to Prayagraj went viral. The two-day trip itinerary had included nearly 50 officials and elaborate arrangements and supplies for the official — including arranging for hair oil, underwear and combs. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia later slammed the “absurd and shocking” demands as a major “violation of rules” and “unacceptable conduct”.

The now-viral order had assigned around 20 tasks to his ‘team’ of 50 officials, outlined tourism plans and a massive list of items required during the two days. Vivek Banzal — a director of the BSNL Board — would begin his Prayagraj visit by bathing in the Sangam, taking a boat ride, and visiting Bade Hanuman Mandir, Akshayavat and Patalpuri temples.