Delhi CM Kejriwal’s stern warning to Delhi’s bureaucracy : “Officers must follow govt orders or, else go to Centre or resign “ (TOI ’ April 20,2016 ), is disturbing , betraying his authoritarian mindset. Contrast this with PM Modi’s pep talk to central government bureaucrats on the Civil Services Day ( April 21,2016) and awards for outstanding works. Sample CM Kejriwal. He could have exhorted the bureaucrats on similar lines, instead of issuing a veiled threat to them from a public platform. Reprehensible, unwarranted and unbecoming of a politico holding the high office of Chief Minister.
The CEO , no doubt, is entitled to have its team of trusted ( Read as pliable ) bureaucrats for implementing its policies. All States of the Union of India and UTs face this problem. They do not often succeed in getting officers of their choice from Central government. But, issues are sorted out through discussions keeping in view the transfer policies and other considerations. Consultative mechanism rather than confrontationist approach is the mantra to overcome differences of opinions and arrive at a consensus. The issues are not Delhi-specific.
A humane approach always works. But, this is alien to Kejriwal’s genre. As a control freak, egoistic , endowed with ’ holier than thou ’ attitude with cravings for cheap publicity, he has harmed Delhi’s interests at the cost of tax payers’ money. Bureaucrats’ selections are merit-based unlike the political class. They are supposed to be politically neutral. Kejriwal’s lousy outburst against Delhi bureaucrats( even out of desperation) is not acceptable in a civilized society. He has made a joke of himself.
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