Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday sent out a loud and clear warning to Government officials who neglect their duties and said that such officials should be prepared to face suspension. Addressing a gathering at Baijal Baba Mela in Godda, the Chief Minister sought the support of commoners in identifying such officials and helping the Government spot lacunae in the system.
“If work is delayed for no reason, then the concerned official should be prepared to face suspension. We will not tolerate lackadaisical approach of officials at any cost,” said Soren, adding that it was people’s responsibility to highlight the anomalies in the system and not settle for anything less than what they deserve.
Hinting a clampdown on Government officials, Soren said that raids are being conducted to catch corrupt officials across the State. “Corruption has to end. We will not spare any person even remotely involved in corrupt practices. Raids are being conducted on different locations. We have conducted raids even in police stations,” Soren said.
The Chief Minister added that surprise inspection of different departments was also an ongoing process in the Government and he was keeping a close watch on officials. Right from the officials at block level to the ones holding top positions in the Government, every person involved in the process was answerable in the current Government, he said.
Soren also encouraged the people of Jharkhand to support the Government in running all the welfare schemes and cooperate with officials who work for them. “While there will be no leniency on corrupt officials, we will also not spare the commoners who obstruct officials from doing their duties. If we want change, then we too will have to change,” he said.
The Government schemes, he said, were for the benefit of people, and it was the responsibility of common citizens to ensure that they are not deprived of any of the benefits under various Government schemes. “It is your duty to fight for your rights and get aware of your rights at the same time. You should not leave any benefit you are eligible for,” Soren said.
He said the Government plans to do work that gives long-lasting results and benefits all the generations to come. “This is only the beginning. We want to work not only for you all but also for the future generations,” said Soren, adding that his Government prioritizes serving the people of Jharkhand over everything else. The Chief Minister on Sunday also called upon officials to issue important certificates of common villagers on a priority basis.