Patience and listening are core to humane governance: Vice President

Emphasising responsible and accountable action in public service, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday spoke about the importance of patience in public life. He interacted with Officer Trainees from the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) here.

The officers are undergoing the Special Foundation Course at the Haryana Institute of Public Administration (HIPA). During the interaction, the Vice-President recalled parliamentarians such as Atal Bihari Vajpayee, N G Ranga, N G Gore. He noted that their enduring public following stemmed from the quality of debates they were part of. He observed that in the age of social media, where loud voices often gain traction, such popularity is usually temporary.

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The Vice-President highlighted patience and attentive listening as essential tools of effective and humane governance. He said listening to public grievances often resolves a large part of the problem.

Responding to queries from the officer trainees, the Vice-President emphasised the importance of constant learning, adherence to dharma, and patience. He also spoke on the challenge of information overload, misinformation and negative news on social media.

He advised officers to promote positive and constructive stories. He underlined the need for social responsibility before sharing content online and called for appropriate action to encourage responsible digital behaviour.

The interaction offered the young officers valuable insights into leadership, governance, and ethical public service.

The Vice-President appreciated the role of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in selecting capable officers, as well as training institutes such as HIPA in imparting the necessary orientation for public service.