The internal power struggle within the
In an official communication issued on Tuesday, Ajay Singh confirmed the suspension of his secretary general, citing a series of pending enquiries. The president alleged that Kumar had engaged in unauthorized financial decisions and various acts of misconduct. The suspension effectively strips Kumar of his administrative powers and removes him from all BFI panels, signaling a firm attempt by the leadership to regain control amid the internal revolt.
Allegations and counter-claims fuel BFI administrative standoff
The correspondence from the BFI president detailed a list of grievances against the suspended official. Beyond the financial allegations, Ajay Singh accused Kumar of attempting to destabilize the organization. The letter specifically pointed to the issuance of unauthorized directions and notices, as well as efforts to intimidate and malign senior federation officials. Furthermore, the president criticized the circulation of unsubstantiated allegations to the media as a primary driver for the disciplinary action.
Pramod Kumar has vehemently rejected the legitimacy of the suspension, asserting that the president lacks the authority to take such action while a no-confidence motion is pending. According to Kumar, the focus has now shifted to the upcoming general house meeting scheduled for October 28, where the future of the federation's leadership will be determined. He claimed that the motion against the president is backed by 28 state associations, framing the current dispute as a necessary stand against what he described as dictatorial management within the federation.
