IN an attempt to save itself from embarrassment, the Rajasthan government clarified that the circular purportedly banning all State government employees from participating in any programme of the BJP, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) or any other Sangh affiliated organisation, is fake.The circular reportedly said strict action would be taken against those employees who will participate in any programme of these organisations, calling it a breach of service rules of 1971. It was reportedly sent to all district collectors.Chief Secretary CK Mathew issued instructions to lodge a First Information Report (FIR) against unknown persons, whose signatures were found on the circular issued on September 20. Publishing a denial on its Department of Information and Public Relations website, the Rajasthan government said it appeared to be a conspiracy that had been drafted with mala fide intentions.
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