The BJP-led West Bengal government has issued a circular mandating strict compliance with rules prohibiting employees from engaging with the media without prior approval.
The order was issued on May 19
May 21, 2026
04:22 pm
What's the storyThe West Bengal government has issued a new circular barring its employees and officers from talking to the media without prior permission.
The order, issued by Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal on May 19, cites existing conduct rules for members of the All India Services (AIS), West Bengal Civil Service, West Bengal Police Service and other state government employees.
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The regulations also bar employees from criticisng policies or decisions of the state or Union government.
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