Jaipur, June 23 (IANS) Jodhpur City BJP MLA Atul Bhansali has introduced an unconventional initiative to manage the surge in transfer requests from government employees during Rajasthan’s transfer season, setting up a “Transfer Temple” at his office.

Applicants can place their transfer requests before an image of Lord Shri Ram at the Transfer Temple. A collection box has also been kept alongside the image, allowing employees to deposit their applications.

According to Bhansali, the initiative is intended to reduce the time spent handling individual requests and enable him to focus on broader public issues.

“People often believe that once a request reaches an MLA, it is guaranteed to be approved. That is not the case. We are not God; we are merely postmen,” Bhansali said.

The MLA stated that administrative requirements, government policies, and established rules ultimately govern transfer decisions.

He emphasised that it is not possible to accommodate every request, particularly in a city like Jodhpur, where many employees seek postings.

Bhansali said the initiative was inspired by years of observing the growing volume of recommendation requests received by elected representatives.

He added that senior political leaders have consistently advised public representatives to avoid being consumed by personal requests and to focus instead on governance and development work.

The initiative comes after the Rajasthan government lifted the ban on transfers and postings of government employees from June 19 to July 5.

The relaxation provides a 16-day window for transfer exercises across departments, although Grade III teachers and employees of the Medical and Health Department remain excluded.

Bhansali said all applications received through the “Transfer Temple” will be considered in accordance with government policies and procedures.

The initiative has attracted public attention for its unconventional approach to managing one of the most common demands placed before elected representatives.

–IANS

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