New Delhi: Tourism and Information and Technology Minister Alphons Kannanthanam has cut out his Y-category security, choosing to travel with a personal security officer (PSO) in his car instead.
According to sources in the minister's office, Mr Alphons said he did not require additional security and it was an unnecessary waste of resources.
"The minister is very particular about these things. He does not avail business class travel, he does not stay anywhere except in government guest houses while travelling and also does not use his official vehicle during private visits.
Even when Mr Alphons' official bungalow was under repair, the minister did not avail the government-owned Ashoka hotel, choosing to stay in Kerala House instead.
Officials also said Mr Alphons, who yesterday took oath as Rajya Sabha MP, also does not call his staff to work when he works on Sundays.
In major embarrassment for his officers a few months ago, Mr Alphons was found travelling economy, while his senior officials travelled business class.
According to sources in the minister's office, Mr Alphons said he did not require additional security and it was an unnecessary waste of resources.
"The minister is very particular about these things. He does not avail business class travel, he does not stay anywhere except in government guest houses while travelling and also does not use his official vehicle during private visits.
Even when Mr Alphons' official bungalow was under repair, the minister did not avail the government-owned Ashoka hotel, choosing to stay in Kerala House instead.
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Officials also said Mr Alphons, who yesterday took oath as Rajya Sabha MP, also does not call his staff to work when he works on Sundays.
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In major embarrassment for his officers a few months ago, Mr Alphons was found travelling economy, while his senior officials travelled business class.
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