Indore:

A row has erupted over the Indore Municipal Company (IMC) selecting a brand new uniform for its anti-encroachment squad on Wednesday.

Calling it “army” uniform, the Congress alleged that the “corrupt” workers of the squad had been insulting the Military by carrying the apparel.

Officers mentioned that the “camouflage” uniform has been chosen for the staff of the anti-encroachment squad to instil a way of self-discipline.

Addressing a press convention on Wednesday, Chief of Opposition within the IMC Chintu Choukse mentioned, “The IMC administration has insulted the Military by selecting the uniform of troopers for the anti-encroachment squad employees. These workers are notorious for extortion from carts and road distributors.” Mr Chouksey mentioned it’s unlawful on the a part of the squad members to put on “Military-like” uniforms and the civic physique should instantly withdraw its determination to decide on such attire for these workers.

He additionally demanded that Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava resign and IMC Commissioner Shivam Verma be faraway from the put up for “insulting” the Military.

Mayor Bhargava mentioned it’s “completely unsuitable to hyperlink the brand new uniform of the anti-encroachment squad with the uniform of troopers”.

Mr Bhargava, who served because the Extra Advocate Common of Madhya Pradesh Excessive Courtroom earlier than becoming a member of politics, mentioned, “Carrying camouflage uniform isn’t against the law but it surely turns into against the law when somebody wears the Military insignia on it.” 

Civic chief Mr Verma mentioned the collection of the brand new uniform for the anti-encroachment squad employees was performed for self-discipline and to make sure uniformity of their costume.

“If anybody has any objection to this uniform, we are going to study it and take applicable motion as per guidelines,” he added.

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