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News India Live, Digital Desk: Bihar politics has its own unique style. Here the relationship between leader and worker is often based more on affinity than protocol. For workers, their leaders are often ‘bhaiya’, ‘dada’ or ‘uncle’. But, a news has caught everyone’s attention in the political circles of Patna these days. If you are thinking of meeting senior Bihar government minister and BJP leader Nitin Naveen, then you may have to change your habits a bit.
The thing is that a special instruction has been issued for the people and party workers coming to meet Nitin Naveen. the instructions are clear “Please do not call the minister by his name.”
What is the whole matter?
Usually, be it the BJP office or the minister’s residence, there is a crowd of workers there. Old colleagues and workers often address him as “Nitin” or “Nitin Bhaiya”. But now it is being said that doing so hurts the dignity of the post. This message has been given by those close to the minister and the party system that whenever anyone meets him, he should use ‘Honorable Minister’, ‘Sir’ or respectful words as per the position in his address.
Etiquette or increased stature?
The logic behind this instruction is also very interesting. The party is trying to explain that Nitin Naveen is no longer just a worker or MLA, but he holds a constitutional post. In such a situation, there is a dignity (decorum) to that chair and post. When people, especially in a crowd or in public, call him directly by name, it seems to be against the protocol of that government position.
A bit difficult for the workers!
Now just think about the worker who has been associated with Nitin Naveen since he was not a minister. Politics in Bihar means talking on the shoulder. In such a situation, suddenly shifting from “Brother” to “Honorable Minister” may seem a bit formal and strange. Some people may feel that Netaji has now become a “big sahib”, while others consider it an essential part of discipline.
This change is not just an instruction, but also a glimpse of the changing political working style of Bihar. Where earlier homeliness and informality used to dominate, now corporate style and strict protocols are making their place.
So the overall thing is that if next time you meet Nitin Naveen ji, then avoid taking his name directly due to emotions. Remember, you are not meeting ‘Nitin’, but ‘a responsible minister of Bihar government’. Safety lies in respect!
