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Politics
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla urges new officers to heed public needs
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 04:46 AM
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Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla addressed a batch of newly appointed officers in Manipur, emphasizing the importance of listening to citizens and responding to their concerns.
On a recent briefing at Raj Bhavan in Imphal, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla spoke to a group of newly inducted civil service officers, underscoring the pivotal role of public servants in connecting government actions with citizens' expectations.
He warned that effective governance starts with genuinely listening to the aspirations and grievances of the people, a point he stressed given Manipur's history of unrest and developmental challenges. Bhalla urged officers to undertake regular field visits, engage directly with local communities, and weave public feedback into policy execution.
Concluding his address, the governor reminded the officers of their constitutional duties, calling for transparency, accountability and empathy. He encouraged them to prioritize inclusive development and act as catalysts for peace and progress across the state.
He warned that effective governance starts with genuinely listening to the aspirations and grievances of the people, a point he stressed given Manipur's history of unrest and developmental challenges. Bhalla urged officers to undertake regular field visits, engage directly with local communities, and weave public feedback into policy execution.
Concluding his address, the governor reminded the officers of their constitutional duties, calling for transparency, accountability and empathy. He encouraged them to prioritize inclusive development and act as catalysts for peace and progress across the state.