‘You Are a Public Servant, Not an HR’: Nagpur Man Confronts IAS Officer Over Appointment Rule
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Jan Badlaav Party founder Yash Gourkhede questions the need for an appointment to meet a government official; video sparks debate over public access and accountability
A video showing a man from Nagpur confronting an IAS officer over the need for an appointment to meet him has drawn attention on social media, with viewers debating the accessibility and accountability of government officials.
In the video, Yash Gourkhede, founder of the Nagpur-based Jan Badlaav Party, is seen questioning the officer after being asked whether he had scheduled an appointment before arriving to meet him.
“Did you make an appointment to meet me?” the IAS officer asks in the clip.
Gourkhede responds: “What appointment? You are a public servant, not an HR of any private company. That's why I was standing out.”
Exchange Linked to Workers’ Wage Protest
The confrontation took place against the backdrop of a movement demanding higher daily wages for workers.
In the Facebook post accompanying the video, Gourkhede alleged that Public Works Department (PWD) officials and contractors had been harassing workers following the wage-related protest.
He claimed that instead of addressing the workers’ demands, those raising their voices for their rights were being targeted.
The Jan Badlaav Party, he said, was supporting the workers' campaign for fair wages, dignity and justice.
“We will not let the voices of the workers be suppressed,” Gourkhede wrote, adding that the campaign would continue until their demands were addressed.
Video Draws Reactions on Social Media
The exchange prompted several social media users to praise Gourkhede for questioning the officer over the appointment requirement.
One user commented that government officials should not behave as though they own the people they are meant to serve, and appreciated Gourkhede for speaking up.
Another praised his confidence and preparation in confronting government officials and police departments.
A third user called on more people to take similar initiatives and stand up for those in need.
