In recent disclosures, Rohan Mehta, an Assistant Section Officer at the Ministry of External Affairs, has raised a series of serious allegations regarding corruption and mismanagement within the ministry. In an long thread circulated on social media and a 43 minutes long youtube video Mehta has made multiple claims that, if proven true, could point to very deep issues in administrative practices and accountability. It is important to note that these claims are solely based on Mehta’s personal account and have not been independently verified.
Below are five key claims made by Mehta:
1. Alleged Corruption at the Top:
Mehta has accused External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar of corruption, going so far as to label him “the most corrupt.” According to Mehta, this accusation extends to claims that Jaishankar lacks loyalty toward both the nation and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting a broader systemic failure at the highest levels of the ministry.
2. Negligence at the São Paulo Consulate:
During his tenure in São Paulo, Mehta contends that there was significant negligence in the handling of administrative duties. He points to a pattern of mismanagement at the Consulate General, including the alleged misuse of official resources and a failure to properly oversee critical operations.
3. Dismissal of Sexual Harassment Complaints:
Another serious allegation involves the mishandling of a sexual harassment complaint. Mehta claims that a complaint lodged against a fellow officer was ignored by the senior officials at the Consulate General, thereby failing to provide a safe and respectful working environment.
4. Retaliatory Actions Against Whistleblowing:
According to Mehta, after he attempted to bring these issues to light, a false sexual harassment complaint was filed against him. He alleges that this complaint was orchestrated as a form of retaliation and was only later withdrawn during the ensuing investigation.
5. Lack of Action on Reported Misconduct:
Mehta further asserts that after formally reporting instances of corruption and harassment to higher authorities within the ministry, no remedial actions were taken against the accused parties. Instead, he claims that the response culminated in his abrupt recall to India, a move he interprets as a deliberate effort to silence his allegations.
Disclaimer:
The claims outlined above are based on Rohan Mehta’s personal account as presented in his social media thread. These allegations have not been independently verified, and further investigation is required to substantiate them. As with all sensitive information, readers are encouraged to await additional confirmation from official sources before drawing definitive conclusions.
As the discussion goes, our commitment remains to report with neutrality and thorough scrutiny, ensuring that all perspectives are considered while the allegations undergo proper verification.
