Karnataka govt faces flak over ban on photography at public offices; revokes decision

A working day immediately after announcing a ban on all kinds of pictures and videography within general public offices in Karnataka, the state government has now revoked its final decision after experiencing sharp criticism from the opposition. In a selection taken on Saturday morning, the ban prohibiting the general public from using photographs and videos has now been voided. 

Before on Friday, a round was issued by the Karnataka government stating that the general public will not be authorized to just take shots or film videos in the state government offices. As for every the order, the conclusion was taken on the foundation of a petition filed by the Karnataka State Government Workforce Association wherein it alleged that people are attempting to shoot videos inside offices with an intent of harassing and defaming the officials. 

Retaining this in look at, the worker’s unions had asked for to ban pictures and videography to keep away from any type of “misuse” of the visuals and pics that would hamper the popularity of the federal government as well as some “feminine staff members”.

The buy signed by the under-secretary of the section of staff and administrative reforms (DPAR) stated-

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“The federal government has taken the matter into account and deemed that it was expected and has purchased that the community will be limited to just take pics and videos in all departmental workplaces.”

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It is pertinent to notice that the DPAR portfolio is held by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Opn criticises condition govt’s decision to ban photography and videography in public offices

Pursuing the round issued on Friday, the Karnataka govt faced major backlash from the opposition as well as the general public. Quite a few opposition leaders claimed that the selection was taken to shield ‘corruption’ from the community eye and more present safety to such govt staff. 

Reacting to the similar, Opposition chief Siddaramaiah strongly opposed the shift boasting that the govt is ‘scared’ and aims to cover its corruption. In the same way, the Karnataka Rashtra Samiti also took a dig at the Basavaraj Bommai-led govt and stated that it is trying to use a “draconian and anti-people rule”. 

Notably, this comes at a time the BJP federal government in Karnataka has been accused of corruption many instances in all its division adopted by rates of using bribes for community works. Movies have also absent viral displaying federal government officials getting bribes. 

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Graphic: PTI