Kolkata: A policeman in Bengal was seen tying the shoelace of a minister at a public function today.
Rachpal Singh, the minister for Planning and Development in the Mamata Banerji government, was at the state secretariat for a tribute to celebrated artist Ramkinkar Baij, when his personal guard was seen tying his laces.
The minister had apparently taken off his shoes to garland the artiste’s statue. As he tried to put them back on, the policeman rushed to help and the minister did not stop him.
Rachpal Singh is a former Indian Police Service or IPS officer.
The incident has outraged opposition parties and embarrassed the ruling Trinamool Congress, especially as its leader, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is known for her spartan lifestyle.
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