Uttarakhand BJP chief Madan Kaushik was given a Guard of Honour on Monday by the state police in violation of protocol, with a senior official saying it happened due to a "misunderstanding".
Pictures of the state BJP chief being given the Guard of Honour on his arrival at Bageshwar were shared on social media.
Madan Kaushik, who was a member of former chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat's cabinet, was recently appointed president of the state BJP.
Admitting that the Guard of Honour given to the state party president was wrong, Deputy Inspector General (Law and Order) Neelesh Anand Bharne said it was due to a "misunderstanding".
"The official responsible for it had just returned from leave and was not aware of the recent changes in government in the state," he said.
Trivendra Singh Rawat had tendered his resignation earlier this month, and Tirath Singh Rawat was sworn in as the state's chief minister on March 10.
Madan Kaushik, who represents Haridwar in the state assembly, was appointed state BJP president on March 12 replacing Bansidhar Bhagat who is now a minister.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Uttarakhand Police Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification Out, Salary Up To Rs 69, 000 Police Dispute Viral Rape Allegation, Claim Woman's Mental Health Affected Her Statements Jabalpur Girl, 15, Who Killed, Chopped, Froze Family Caught After Months Spoke Of Reunification Under India: Sources On Lalduhoma's Viral Old Speech Explained: Sunita Williams Experiences 16 Sunrises And Sunsets Every Day US Election 2024: Donald Trump Leads Kamala Harris In All Swing States North Korea Fires Another Ballistic Missile Ahead Of US Election What If The US Election Ends In A Trump-Kamala Harris Tie? Abortion Rights Issue Influencing Indian American Women's Voting Preference Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.