{
  "id": 12829419,
  "title": "MBMC Invitation Card Protocol Breach: Additional Commissioner Priyanka Rajput Transferred To Vasai-Virar Civic Body",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/mbmc-invitation-card-protocol-breach-additional-commissioner-priyanka",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T08:11:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mbmc-invitation-card-protocol-breach-additional-commissioner-priyanka-rajput-transferred-to-vasai-virar-civic-body"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC) is facing a protocol breach scandal that has led to the transfer of Additional Commissioner Priyanka Rajput to the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation as Deputy Commissioner. The controversy began during an April 15, 2026 inauguration ceremony for a sports complex, where the invitation cards were printed without the required protocol review. Pratap Sarnaik, Maharashtra's Transport Minister, was improperly placed on the invitation card, violating state protocol. A second invitation card for a Labor Day celebration also failed to meet protocol requirements. The Maharashtra government initiated an inquiry, finding that both departments violated protocol rules. Administrative action has been taken, including the transfer of Rajput and disciplinary notes against the City Engineer for improper practices. The incident highlights the importance of strict adherence to protocol rules at all government events.",
  "summary": "Mira Bhayander: A breach of state protocol in official event invitation cards has cost the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) administration dearly. Taking serious note of the protocol violation, the Maharashtra state government conducted an inquiry and transferred MBMC Additional Commissioner Priyanka Rajput to the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation as Deputy Commissioner. Sachin…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}