Whispers Forum

The elite Civil service called the IAS has turned into an oligarchy that is out- of- sync with the ground realities. The simmering discontentment among some 20 other downtrodden organised services due to discriminatory treatment, might trigger a grassroots rebellion This could throw the elites out of office. Giving a 2 year initial edge to Indian Administrative Service officers over those from less-fortunately circumstanced civil services, is arbitrary, irrational and bad in law. This results in recurring damage to the career progression of other bureaucrats, who feel constantly discriminated against. The artificial distinction hitting the bureaucrats belonging to other services, below the belt, merely fuels the on-going inter-Services acrimony. PM Modi alone could remove the dichotomy by over-ruling the vested interests. The Government is urged to take the call. My motive is not to hurt anyone. If anyone feels hurt for holding contrarian views, I seek apologies in advance.
A K Saxena (A former civil servant)