CM urges KAS officers to uphold constitutional values
CM Siddaramaiah
called on KAS officers to internalise the values enshrined in the Constitution and to carry out their duties with humanity, critical thinking, and a sense of responsibility towards society.
Speaking at a training programme for taluk nodal officers jointly organised by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) and Administrative Training Institute, he said: "The Constitution must be properly understood and internalised. Without that, its objectives cannot be implemented," he said.
Siddaramaiah emphasised that India's deep-rooted caste and religious divisions continue to hinder progress.
"Thinkers like Buddha, Basavanna, and B R Ambedkar envisioned a casteless society. But still, caste dominates. Ram Manohar Lohia rightly said ours is a static society. True dynamism will only emerge when social and economic equity is achieved," he added.
He also underscored the unique position of civil servants compared to elected officials. "We politicians face elections every five years. But you officers serve continuously. That gives you greater responsibility to implement govt programs and serve the people," he said.
IAS officer D Randeep called upon the officers to go to the field to know more about the ground reality.
District minister H C Mahadevappa, chief secretary Shalini Rajneesh, KAS Officers' Association president Shivaswamy were present.
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