Congress MLA Virendra Chaudhary Sits on SDM’s Chair, Sparks Administrative Buzz in Maharajganj

Maharajganj: A photograph of Congress MLA Virendra Chaudhary seated on a chair in the SDM’s office in Farenda, Maharajganj, has gone viral on social media, creating a stir in political and administrative circles.

The image, which Chaudhary himself posted on his social media account, shows him seated during a meeting in the SDM’s chamber. The meeting was organized in connection with upcoming sports events and was attended by SDM Shailendra Gautam, BDO officials, and other administrative personnel.

MLA Clarifies

Responding to the controversy, Virendra Chaudhary clarified that he was seated on a regular chair in the chamber and not on the SDM’s official chair. Addressing the issue with a touch of humor, he remarked:

“I am not a contractor to go and touch the SDM’s feet.”

Administrative Perspective

SDM Shailendra Gautam confirmed that the meeting was official in nature and that the MLA’s seating was fully in accordance with protocol. He emphasized that no administrative norms were violated.

Public Debate

The viral photo has sparked a wider discussion on administrative protocol and the conduct of elected representatives, with netizens debating the boundaries between official decorum and political interactions. For now, the incident remains a hot topic in both political and bureaucratic circles in Maharajganj.