Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Madhya Pradesh Police should become an ideal force. Not only the country, the world also talks about efficiency of Madhya Pradesh police. Chouhan was addressing the concluding function of 53rd State Police Sports Competition at Motilal Nehru Stadium here on Friday. He also stressed the need for stadium’s upgradation and renovation.
The Chief Minister said that sports competitions are very vital for growth in life. Games make body healthy. A healthy body is the medium of following all religions. Sports competitions inculcate winning habit and team spirit. Congratulating winners, the Chief Minister said that those who have lost should not consider it as their defeat. Constant efforts are needed for victory.
Chouhan said that Madhya Pradesh police discharges its duties with conviction and hard work. It is capable of maintaining law and order in the state by taking strict action against miscreants and criminals. He said that the police personnel constantly work under extraordinary and adverse conditions. Therefore, it is necessary that all members of the force live like one family and help solve each other’s problems.
They should not let anyone of them feel lonely. He said that he is always there to fulfill needs and solve all problems of police personnel. Director General of Police Nandan Dube informed that 576 players took part in the 6-day competition. From among participants, state’s team will be selected for National Games. Madhya Pradesh police has a glorious history in National Games winning 77 gold, 89 silver and 115 bronze medals. Additional DGP SAF Shailendra Shrivastava proposed a vote of thanks.
At the outset, Chief Minister Chouhan took salute of players’ march-past and witnessed finals of 100 meter and 800 meter men’s races. At the end, prizes were distributed to winners of various events.