ST promoter dismissed in Kasaragod over alleged black flag protest against Minister
A Scheduled Tribe promoter in Kasaragod has been dismissed from service for waving a black flag at a government minister. The dismissal followed an inquiry where the employee admitted to the act of obstruction.
Why it matters
This case highlights the intersection of government employment regulations and the right to political protest for public servants.
A Scheduled Tribe (ST) promoter attached to the Kasaragod Tribal Development Office has been dismissed from service for allegedly obstructing the Minister for Youth Affairs, Sports and Registration O.J. Janeesh and waving a black flag at him.
Rohini E. of Parayampallam, who had been serving as an ST promoter under the Bedaduka grama panchayat, was removed from service on disciplinary grounds.
The alleged incident occurred on October 1, 2026, in front of the Kuttikol panchayat office, where a group allegedly waved black flags at the Minister and obstructed his journey. A first information report was subsequently registered at the Bedakam police station in connection with the incident.
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