Every day a new controversy is born in the world of politics, but what happened in the politics of New Zealand is shocked in itself. Commercial minister Andrew Bailey (Andrew Bayly) had to resign only for placing his hand on the shoulder of one employee. This incident has become a topic of discussion not only in New Zealand but also in the politics of the world.
Can ‘praise’ really become a crime?
If you patting an employee in India or many other countries, appreciate him by placing his hand on his shoulder, then it will be considered a normal behavior. But in New Zealand, it turned out to be something else. The career of a senior minister of a ruling party was in trouble just because he had put his hand on the shoulder of a government employee.
After this incident in New Zealand “Workplace Ethics” (Workplace morality) has a hot debate. Was it really an immoral act? Was it an unnecessary issue of a small mistake?
How did the controversy increase?
The incident took place last week when Andrew Bailey was happy with the work of a government employee and put his hand on his shoulder. This “Uncomfortable and inappropriate physical contact” (inappropriate physical contact) was seen. After this, from social media to opposition raised the issue vigorously. Belly, taking the protest seriously, finally resigned from his post on Monday.
The minister said:
“I am very sad for this incident. My purpose was just to encourage, but if someone found it inappropriate, I apologize for it. ”
Was really such a big mistake?
Some people are considering this act of Bailey as ‘Bullying Behavior’, while some people are seeing it as a general workplace response. There are strict rules regarding workplace ethics in New Zealand. To prevent misuse of power and avoid any kind of uncomfortable situation Limited physical contact policy between government officials and employees is applied.
Prime Minister Christopher laxon (Christopher Luxon) took the matter seriously and immediately demanded resignation from Andrew Bailey. Opposition Labor party (Labor Party) also criticized the government about this issue and said that the government failed to handle it properly.
Minister said – apologize for family also
After the resignation, Andrew Bailey while talking to the media said that he also apologized to his family for the matter.
“I didn’t expect it to become such a big issue. But since people are considering it wrong, I resigned myself as responsible. ”
He also said that his decision for others “Standard installed” Will do any kind of uncomfortable physical contact is not acceptable, no matter how small it is.
Will you resign from Parliament too?
When Prime Minister Luxon was asked whether Andrew Bailey should also resign from Parliament membership, he replied:
“He has fulfilled his responsibility by resigning from the post of minister. What is more than this? “
This means that Bailey will still remain a member of Parliament, but will not take over the responsibility of the post of minister.
Andrew Bailey active in politics since 2014
Andrew Bailey ruling in 2014 National party (National Party) was elected in the Parliament of New Zealand as an MP of the National Party. In 2023 Christopher Luxon Government After forming, he was appointed as the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Minister of Small Business, Minister of Manufacturing and Statistics Minister. But now his political career has fallen for a dispute.
Different rules worldwide
This case has also sparked an interesting debate for the rest of the world. While it is common in India, America and many other countries to put hands on his shoulder to praise someone, it was considered unfair in New Zealand.
Some experts believe that “Meetu Movement” After the Metoo Movement, the rules regarding physical contact at the workplace have become more strict than before. Any physical contact (whether it is friendly) in Western countries is not considered acceptable until the front gives his consent.
Will it become a new trend?
The incident has launched a new debate over the behavior between government officials and employees. Now the question is arising whether this matter will be limited to New Zealand only, or will other countries also adopt such rigorous workplace policies?
Any mistake in politics can be overshadowed!
Andrew Bailey’s resignation is a proof that even a small mistake in politics can be overshadowed by someone’s career. The rules of behavior at the workplace may be different in every country, but one thing that remains the same – is the reaction of the public.
Now it will be interesting to see if this matter remains only a political dispute, or it leads to major changes in New Zealand politics.
What do you think on this matter? Is it really such a big issue to put a hand on the shoulder? Tell me in the comment!
