Bhopal, October 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Madhya Pradesh government’s decision to appoint suspended IAS officer Rohit Sisodia as Raisen Collector has triggered a political controversy, with the Congress questioning the move months after he was suspended over alleged administrative lapses linked to the Indore water contamination tragedy that claimed 36 lives.
Sisodia’s appointment was part of a major administrative reshuffle carried out by the state government late Tuesday night, involving transfers and fresh assignments for more than 23 IAS officers.
Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari questioned the appointment on Wednesday, stating that families affected by the Bhagirathpura tragedy were still awaiting justice and action against those responsible.
In a post on social media platform X, Patwari sought to know what action had been taken on the inquiry commission’s report and what considerations had led to Sisodia’s appointment as Raisen Collector.
He also alleged that political connections and favouritism were taking precedence over accountability in administrative postings.
“Has the transfer industry now turned into a transfer factory?” Patwari asked, demanding that Chief Minister Mohan Yadav make the inquiry report public and ensure action against those responsible.
Sisodia was serving as Additional Commissioner of the Indore Municipal Corporation when the Bhagirathpura water contamination tragedy occurred. He was suspended on January 1 over alleged administrative lapses in connection with the incident.
At the time, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav described the suspension as a stern step taken by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government. Addressing a press conference, he also claimed that it was the first time an IAS officer had been suspended in Madhya Pradesh.
Sisodia’s appointment as Raisen Collector has now prompted Opposition questions over the government’s decision to entrust him with a key administrative responsibility after taking strong action in the aftermath of the tragedy.
The Bhagirathpura incident, involving the supply of contaminated drinking water, claimed 36 lives and raised concerns over drinking water safety and the functioning of the civic administration.
The latest reshuffle also involved changes in the postings of Collectors in Jabalpur, Narmadapuram, Bhind, Panna, Shajapur, Burhanpur, Harda, Balaghat and Singrauli. Several senior officers were also assigned new responsibilities at the State Secretariat.
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