Outsiders run Jaipur CMO

Before the code of conduct came into force, the government made an amendment in its employment rules. Soon enough, the CM hired on contract basis, completely insulating her office from regular government employees.

The 1990 rules allowed the CM and Ministers to hire a private secretary, personal assistant and special assistance on contract basis, the government has opened the doors of the CM office to even lower staff. 8216;8216;We have only reframed the rules,8217;8217; says Mukesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary, Department of Personnel.

8216;8216;There are no government employees from our cadre in the office,8217;8217; says Mukut Bihari Sharma, chief of the PAs and Private Secretary8217;s Association. 8216;8216;The decision was taken despite our representations against it8230;it ensures we have nobody on the CM8217;s staff,8217;8217; he says.

8216;8216;The nature of work done in these corridors of power demands discretion and she needs people she can trust,8217;8217; explains an official. The argument doesn8217;t go down well with most people. 8216;8216;It is being run by a group of outsiders8230;It now takes over two months for anyone to get an appointment,8217;8217; Sharma says.