Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal Khattar on Friday exhorted the trainees of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) not to attach themselves with any political party.
Addressing 181 IAS probationers of 2015 batch at lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie, Khattar also gave them some tips on good governance and inspired them to check corruption at all levels.
He pointed out that while working with politicians they might face some difficulties. They should not align themselves with a political person, because political rulers are not permanent. They are temporary and at times have a five year tenure and at times it could be for two-and-a half years. But, he said, they were not temporary as they were here as permanent for 35 years.
Khattar urged them to listen to the directions of the rulers and work as they wish, but do not attach themselves with them. If they get attached, they would be uneasy when the new ruler would hold the reins of administration.
He advised them not to indulge in arguments with the leader on small issues. If they indulge in arguments it could harm both of them and at times it could harm the masses. One could find a way by being humble, but at the same time he cautioned saying that they should not do wrong if the leader asked them to do so. Instead they would think how to get out of it. If they have to make the leader understand, they will do it.
The Haryana Chief Minister said that people have different conceptions about politicians. The biggest challenge is to change those conceptions. People in the society ask that of what kind the politicians are. He said that the conception is that they are thieves and corrupt, but such conceptions have not been made for nothing as some politicians have indulged in such practices. The truth has been proved in some investigations and they have been punished for 10 years.
Describing corruption as a cancer, the Chief Minister said that the Haryana Government has decided to constitute social audit teams at village level so as to root out corruption at all levels. These teams would help in making budget estimates of developmental works and final payment would be made after no objection certificate of these teams. He said that it’s a revolutionary step which is being opposed but the Government would implement the same.
He said that officers are scared of 5 Cs. He said that he asked them what the 5 C were, the reply was CVC,CIC,CBI, Comptroller and Auditor General and Court. He said that one might be a politician or an officer or an employee of low rank, if he is honest and dedicated to his duty and follows the rules and procedures, he would not be scared of these 5 Cs. Only the one would be scared of these who is guilty. The honest officers need not feel scared of it. One may commit a mistake once in a while and there is no need to get scared of it. These 5 C would not harm you for that mistake, he added.
In response to a question on proposal to change the name of Gurgaon as Gurugram, the Chief Minister said that people of the Gurgaon have also welcomed this decision. In response to another question, he said that government would soon start City bus service in Gurugram. In the first phase, 50 buses would be started. Metro is also being expanded. E-rickshaw has also been launched, he added.
Director lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration Rajiv kapoor and Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Rakesh Gupta were also present on this occasion.