Bhopal, October 23, 2024: IAS officer Shailbala Martin of the Madhya Pradesh cadre stirred controversy after her social media comment on the use of loudspeakers in temples. Responding to a post about DJs and mosque loudspeakers, Martin remarked, “The loudspeakers installed on temples, which spread noise pollution… do not disturb anyone?”
और मंदिरों पर लगे लाउडस्पीकर, जो कई कई गलियों में दूर तक स्पीकर्स के माध्यम से ध्वनि प्रदूषण फैलाते हैं, जो आधी आधी रात तक बजते हैं उनसे किसी को डिस्टरबेंस नहीं होता
— Shailbala Martin (@MartinShailbala) October 20, 2024https://t.co/rQ8axYQkre
Congress leader Mukesh Nayak supported her stance, stating, “She spoke about equal rights for everyone, as enshrined in the Constitution.” Conversely, BJP leader Ashish Agarwal criticized the remark, emphasizing that officers must adhere to the rule of law and follow the official manual when expressing views publicly.
