Madhya Pradesh IAS Officer's Inflammatory Remarks Trigger Cross-Party Backlash and Caste Tensions

Dec 11, 2025 02:17 am CST

A controversial statement by IAS officer Santosh Verma has ignited political tensions in Madhya Pradesh, with his remark "No matter how many Santosh Vermas you kill, a Santosh Verma will emerge from every household" uniting BJP and Congress leaders in demands for his suspension. The government faces a delicate balancing act between addressing outrage from Brahmin organizations and avoiding alienation of tribal voters.