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Punjab Engineer Suspended After Facebook Comment on CM Mann
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 11:36 AM
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A Punjab engineer was suspended following a Facebook post criticizing Chief Minister Mann, prompting unions to threaten a protest.
A state government official in Punjab has suspended an engineer after a Facebook post that criticized Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The post, which was posted on the engineer’s personal account, drew the attention of the department’s disciplinary committee.
The engineer’s comment, which was deemed to be in violation of the code of conduct for public servants, led to an immediate suspension pending a formal inquiry.
In response, several trade unions representing government employees have issued statements warning that they will stage a protest if the suspension is not reversed.
The matter is currently under review by the Punjab Public Service Commission, and no further action has been announced as of now.
The engineer’s comment, which was deemed to be in violation of the code of conduct for public servants, led to an immediate suspension pending a formal inquiry.
In response, several trade unions representing government employees have issued statements warning that they will stage a protest if the suspension is not reversed.
The matter is currently under review by the Punjab Public Service Commission, and no further action has been announced as of now.