Overview

• Madhya Pradesh DGP Kailash Makwana issued an order requiring uniformed police to salute MPs and MLAs at government functions and public events.
• The directive also mandates police to prioritize lawmakers' concerns, respond promptly to their letters, and address their issues according to the law.
• The order reportedly follows tensions between police officers and legislators, including incidents involving MLAs Sandeep Jaiswal and Pradeep Patel.
• Congress leader Jitu Patwari condemned the move as undemocratic, claiming it undermines police independence and exposes the force to undue political pressure.
• Despite widespread criticism, including concerns about low police morale, there has been no official announcement to reconsider or withdraw the directive.