Tina Dabi’s Gesture to BJP Leader Sparks Debate on Bureaucratic Decorum
A recent video of IAS officer and Barmer District Collector Tina Dabi bowing multiple times to greet Satish Poonia, former Rajasthan BJP state president, has ignited significant reactions on social media. The incident has raised questions regarding the propriety of interactions between politicians and bureaucrats in India.
In the viral clip, Dabi can be seen bowing her head five times within a span of seven seconds, starting her greetings while Poonia was still preoccupied with his phone. Following the exchange, Poonia acknowledged her efforts, stating, “Thank you. Thank you. Tina Dabi is doing good work. She is getting the cleaning done and installing dustbins.”
The video has prompted a wave of commentary from netizens, many of whom have expressed concerns about the perceived hierarchy between politicians and civil servants. One user remarked, “Learn!!! How to climb the ladders of power?” while another pointed out the irony, stating, “This is the irony in India. Highly educated and talented officers have no value in front of these netas.”
Tina Dabi, a 2016 batch IAS officer, was appointed as the Collector of Barmer District after serving as the Commissioner of the Employment Guarantee Scheme (EGS) Department in Jaipur and as the Collector of Jaisalmer. Her dedication to public service has been recognized, yet this incident has sparked a broader discussion about the respect and authority afforded to bureaucrats in the political landscape.
As the video continues to circulate, it highlights the complexities of the relationship between elected officials and civil servants in India, as well as the ongoing societal perceptions of power dynamics within governance.
