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MP Govt Reinstates Cricketer Kranti Gaud's Father in Police Force

Madhya Pradesh Sports Minister Vishwas Sarang announced the reinstatement of cricketer Kranti Gaud's father, Munna Singh, to his police constable position from which he was dismissed in 2012. The decision fulfills a promise made by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav after meeting Gaud in November, where she detailed her family's financial struggles following her father's suspension. Kranti Gaud, a key pace bowler for India's Women's World Cup-winning team, was also awarded Rs 1 crore by the state government. The move is framed by the government as a demonstration of its commitment to supporting athletes who bring honor to the state.

Key Points: Cricketer Kranti Gaud's Father Reinstated as Police Constable

  • Father reinstated after 2012 dismissal
  • Promise made during cricketer's meeting with CM
  • Family faced financial hardships
  • Gaud is a Women's World Cup star
  • Received Rs 1 crore award on Tribal Pride Day
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Cricketer Kranti Gaud's father reinstated in police department: MP Minister

MP CM Mohan Yadav fulfills promise to women's cricket star Kranti Gaud, reinstating her father Munna Singh to police service after 2012 dismissal.

"This decision also shows the BJP government's commitment and respect towards sports persons whose hard work bring glory for Madhya Pradesh - Vishwas Sarang"

Bhopal, Jan 5

Woman cricketer Kranti Gaud's father Munna Singh, who had been dismissed from police constables' job in 2012 for negligence in election duty, has been reinstated in the service, senior BJP leader and Madhya Pradesh Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Vishwas Sarang said on Monday.

"Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had promised that cricketer Karnti Gaud's father, who had been dismissed from police constable's job, will be reinstated. Today, he has fulfilled his promise. This decision also shows the BJP government's commitment and respect towards sports persons whose hard work bring glory for Madhya Pradesh," the minister told IANS on Monday.

The Women's Cricket World Cup winning team member Kranti Gaud (22) was welcomed by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in Bhopal earlier in November last year. In that meeting, Gaur had shared her own family's struggle due to lack of money and had requested CM Yadav to reinstate his father in police department.

After meeting CM Yadav, Krati Gaud had then told media persons that ever since her father was suspended, the family had to face many hardships resulting in Kranti's elder brothers working as labourers and bus conductors to ensure the livelihood of the family comprising six children.

A native of Ghuwara village of Chhatarpur district in MP's Bundelkhand region, Kranti has been leading the Indian team's pace attack since July and performed particularly well during the tour of England.

Chief Minister Yadav had then accepted Kranti's demand and had promised that her father will resume his service in the police department as soon as possible. Kranti Gaud was also provided Rs 1 crore during an event organised on Tribal Pride Day in Jabalpur on November 15.

Right-arm fast bowler Kranti Gaud played a crucial role and took 9 wickets in the Women's World Cup in 8 matches. Her best performance came against arch-rival Pakistan as she took three wickets and finished with figures of 3/20.

She also took 2 wickets against New Zealand in the must-win group stage match, but the biggest and most memorable wicket of all was saved for the semifinal.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I'm happy for Kranti and her family, this sets a concerning precedent. Should government jobs be reinstated based on personal appeals to politicians? What about others dismissed for similar reasons who don't have a famous child? The system should be fair for all, not just for those in the limelight.
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Rohit P
Amazing news! Kranti Gaud is a star bowler for India. Her family struggled so much, with her brothers becoming labourers. This reinstatement and the Rs 1 crore reward are well-deserved. Hope this inspires more girls from Bundelkhand and rural MP to take up sports. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
It's heartwarming to see a sportswoman's dedication directly helping her family. The article mentions the hardship her brothers faced—this is the reality for many Indian families. Glad there's a happy ending. She took 3/20 against Pakistan! That alone deserves recognition.
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Vikram M
Good decision, but it also highlights how our system fails ordinary people. It took a World Cup winner meeting the CM to get justice for a 2012 dismissal. How many similar cases are pending without any hope? The administrative machinery needs to be more compassionate and efficient for all citizens.
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Kavya N
As a cricket fan from MP, I'm so proud of Kranti! She's from a small village in Chhatarpur and now leading India's pace attack. Her father getting his job back is emotional. This is true "kranti" (revolution) for her family. Hope she continues to shine and take more wickets for India!

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