Vadodara BJP MLAs flag ‘administrative chaos’, write strong letter to Gujarat CM

Vadodara | Gujarat — In a rare display of open dissent within the ruling party, five Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs from Vadodara district have written a strongly worded letter to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, expressing serious concern over what they describe as “chaos” in the state’s administrative functioning and the deteriorating mindset of government officials.

The letter, written jointly by MLAs Ketan Inamdar, Akshay Patel, Shailesh Mehta, Chaitanyasinh Jhala and Dharmendrasinh Vaghela, begins with the salutation “Vande Mataram” and goes on to sharply criticise the working style of senior bureaucrats across departments. The legislators claim that the existing system has become increasingly disconnected from ground realities, causing inconvenience and frustration among ordinary citizens.

According to the MLAs, getting even routine work done in government offices has become “like fighting a war” for common people. They allege that officials and employees display an uncooperative and insensitive attitude, forcing citizens to make repeated visits to offices without results. This, they say, has eroded public trust in governance and damaged the image of the government at the grassroots level.

The letter further alleges that senior officials such as Collectors, District Development Officers, Superintendents of Police and Police Commissioners tend to present a “rosy picture” during video conferences with government secretaries by focusing on prepared presentations and office arrangements, while ignoring the actual problems faced by people on the ground. As a result, the government remains unaware of the real situation, allowing what the MLAs describe as “indiscriminate administration” to continue.

One of the most serious allegations made in the letter is that officers are allegedly disregarding the role of elected representatives. The MLAs claim that public works suggested by them are ignored and, in some cases, officials have reportedly told citizens, “Why did you approach the MLA?” Such remarks, the legislators argue, reflect a deeply flawed mindset that undermines democratic accountability.

The MLAs have urged the Chief Minister to issue clear and strict instructions to officers exhibiting such behaviour. They have demanded that public works recommended by elected representatives be prioritised and that decisions be taken with a people-centric approach. If required, they have also sought strict disciplinary action against erring officials to restore faith in the system.

Meanwhile, similar concerns have surfaced from other parts of the state. BJP MLA Sanjay Koradia from Junagadh-86 assembly constituency recently wrote to the district collector demanding a thorough inquiry into alleged misuse of government grants meant for rural development. Koradia alleged that funds allocated for public welfare were not being utilised for people’s convenience but were instead benefiting officials and contractors, triggering unease within the administrative setup.

The letters from ruling party MLAs have sparked political discussion, highlighting growing dissatisfaction over bureaucratic functioning.