Odisha Government Removes Minati Behera from Women's Commission Post

Minati Behera has been removed from the post of chairperson of the Odisha State Commission for Women by the Odisha government. This decision follows a show cause notice citing her unsatisfactory performance. Behera's response was deemed inadequate, leading to her removal from the position.

In a significant administrative decision, the Odisha government has removed Minati Behera from her role as chairperson of the Odisha State Commission for Women. This move was officially communicated via a notification issued by the Women and Child Development Department on Saturday.

Behera, who previously served as president of the Biju Janata Dal's women's wing, had been appointed to the position in September 2022 during the tenure of the former BJD government. Her dismissal follows a review of her performance, prompted by a show cause notice from the department. Her response was deemed inadequate to address the concerns raised.

The department's statement emphasized that a thorough investigation of Behera's performance had been conducted, and her removal was based on a careful assessment of the circumstances. The removal underscores the government's commitment to maintaining effective leadership in state commissions.

(With inputs from agencies.)