“Opinion | Why We Must Pay Attention To How IAS Officer Tried To Destroy Transparent Digital System”, News 18, November 30, 2025

“India’s governance systems are facing a tough lesson from a current court case: when transparency increases, so does resistance.

This resistance can manifest as fabricated scandals, personal vendettas, and manufactured narratives by insiders who later attempt to discredit the system they once served.

The case of former IAS officer Ashok Parmar is a striking example. His explosive claims of a “massive Jal Jeevan Mission scam” in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighted by certain media outlets as whistleblower revelations, have collapsed under official scrutiny. This case is not just about a loss of personal credibility but illustrates how reformers are targeted when digital transparency disrupts old ways of functioning, highlighting the need for stronger institutional safeguards……”

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