SaralnamaJaswant Singh, sarpanch of Khari Sureran village in Sirsa, has been reinstated. He was suspended 15 days ago over allegations of using caste slurs and corruption. The Commissioner overturned the Deputy Commissioner's decision after reviewing the case. Jaswant claims the charges were false and no caste slurs were used. The complainant, Deendayal, maintains that Jaswant used caste slurs and engaged in a physical altercation during a gram sabha meeting. Jaswant denies these accusations, stating a youth from the village made baseless allegations against him. The police had initially filed a case, leading to his suspension. Jaswant appealed to the Commissioner for an impartial investigation, resulting in his reinstatement. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 10:53 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Jaswant Singh, sarpanch of Khari Sureran village in Sirsa, has been reinstated
- He was suspended 15 days ago over allegations of using caste slurs and corruption
- The Commissioner overturned the Deputy Commissioner's decision after reviewing the case