VIJAYAPURA
Adopting a deeply philosophical tone, the Chief Minister addressed the civil servants of Vijayapura with a reminder of the historical weight their positions carry. “We do not want to merely read or write history; we are here to create it,” he proclaimed, invoking the legacies of architectural and administrative pioneers like Kengal Hanumanthaiah and Sir M. Visvesvaraya.
The Chief Minister reminded the bureaucrats that out of Karnataka’s sprawling population of over 70 million, only a fraction—roughly 550,000 individuals—have been granted the privilege of government employment. He framed this not as a right to authority, but as a sacred duty to serve the public. Power, he noted, is an opportunity bestowed by the people, and success is measured solely by how effectively that power translates into public welfare.
He further proudly referenced Karnataka’s global standing, noting that international leaders often look to Bengaluru before the national capital—a testament to decades of clean governance, visionary investments by the historic Maharajas, and the enduring brilliance of the state’s human capital. The focus now, he argued, must be on ensuring that this top-tier development reaches the most marginalized rural pockets of districts like Vijayapura.
Directives for Vijayapura
- The ‘Praja Seva’ Initiative: Implementation of a new public service framework requiring swift, local resolution to basic infrastructure demands like housing and drinking water.
- Ethical Administration: Employees were urged to work according to their conscience, embracing a mantra of “sharing and caring” rather than relying on strict bureaucratic red tape.
- Youth Empowerment: Rapid rollout of the ‘Bharat Jodo Yuva Sangh’ to engage young people in revolutionary public service and community building.