The Maharashtra government has issued an instruction meant to curb “neta culture,” asking officials not to stand up or greet tainted MPs and MLAs. The order applies to lawmakers convicted in criminal cases, summoned for inquiries, or involved in election-related processes like nominations and scrutiny hearings. The move signals a stricter protocol for how public representatives are received in government offices.
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