BSNL director Vivek Banjal's upcoming visit to Prayagraj on February 19 has sparked significant backlash due to the recently leaked protocol arrangements for the trip, which have been deemed extravagant and unacceptable. The protocol, which involved a detailed plan stipulating minute-by-minute activities surrounding his visit, came under fire after it was revealed that 50 officials were assigned to various logistics, including providing towels and personal clothing items for the director's use during the ceremonial bathing at Sangam.

Following the public outcry regarding the protocol's extravagance, official sources have expressed that the arrangements were not only peculiar but also in poor taste. The controversy has escalated to the issuance of a show-cause notice to Banjal, requiring him to respond within seven days. The situation is being closely monitored by the government, which indicates a potential for disciplinary action based on the director's response to the notice.

The planned visit, which was supposed to include rituals at the Sangam, raised eyebrows not just for its opulent preparations but also for the allocation of resources in a time where such extravagance is not looked upon favorably. The incident has sparked discussions about governance and the appropriate conduct expected from public officials, emphasizing that such displays of privilege and preposterous protocols will not be tolerated in public service.