Congratulations to CM of Punjab – Reservation in appointment of Legal Officers

 

Congratulations to CM of Punjab – Reservation in appointment of Legal Officers

Side lining and negating the Manuwadi mindset of the likes of the former Advocate General of Punjab, it is a matter of satisfaction that Government of Punjab, under the able leadership of Hon’ble CM Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann, has decided to provide reservations to Scheduled Caste candidates in the recruitment of Legal Officers. It is an important decision towards ‘Empowerment’ of weaker sections of the society, the first such decision in the country taken with foresight and vision. CM Bhagwant Mann fully deserves hearty

congratulations and appreciation in this regard. With this in mind, I ventured to write to the Hon’ble CM of Punjab to register our thankfulness and gratitude. It also gave me an opportunity to list a few additional points concerning the community; Post-Matric Scholarships to SC Students, Vacating of illegally occupied land in rural areas, appointments of Chairmen/Members of various Commissions, Mayoral positions for Scheduled Castes and April 14, birthday of Babasaheb Ambedkar, as International Day of Equality. Let us hope CM Bhagwant Mann, a well meaning leader, considers and take appropriate action and decision on the points raised in the letter dated August 23, 2022 appended below. I humbly expect the civil society and the intelligential; particularly belonging to the marginalized sections of the society to kindly consider and pursue the matter with the Government of Punjab to support the ‘affirmative’ agenda for the due share and space to the weaker segments of the society.

Text of my letter dated August 23, 2022 to CM of Punjab:-          

August 23, 2022

Respected CM Sahib,                                   

I am writing this, as a common citizen that is Aam Admi, with a view to keep the dialogue on. I thought of writing to you again, Sir, as I found couple of your recent decisions as ‘public centric’ particularly with regard to the weaker sections of the society. Congratulation; I wish you and your government all the best in the days to come.

I)                  One such decision is to provide reservations to SC candidates in the recruitment of Legal Officers. It is a laudable decision taken with guts and foresight. Yes, you have shown constitutional and moral standing in this regard.  It will go a long way in strengthening the ‘affirmative action’ to help the marginalized sections of the society. Let us hope other states also take a cue and take positive decisions in this regard leaving the ‘lip service’ phenomena.

II)               The second one which I would like to refer is – your policy and action in vacating illegally usurped land the rural areas by the land sharks and anti-social elements. Kindly continue and take a timely decision in allotting the land to the tillers of the weaker sections in due course. People are with you.

III)            Post Matric Scholarships to SC students remained an issue of contention to the detriment of SC students. Kindly solve this issue once for all as I also wrote about this in my earlier letters. The wrongs done in this regard required to be set right and a new perspective presented. I am confident, Sir, you can do it.

IV)             Kindly don’t delay and appoint Chairmen/Members of Punjab SC Commission, SC Finance Corporation, NRI Commission, among others. SC candidates, I think, equally qualify and are available for such coveted positions.  AAP is a party with a difference. Kindly demonstrate it and I am sure that you will put your weight behind these decisions; sooner the better.

V)                Yet another suggestion as apolitical observer, kindly consider and fix, formally or informally, at least 4 Municipal Corporations reserved for SC candidates with due share to ladies as Mayors.

VI)             Kindly take up the proposal of April 14, birthday of Babasaheb Ambedkar as International Day of Equality. I wrote to you on the subject on July 7 which may be accessed at my blog for ready reference: http://diplomatictitbits.blogspot.com/2022/07/international-day-of-equality-open.html                    

I am confident that my submissions would find due and favorable consideration at your hands.  I surmise to write a line that, except automated acknowledgements, nobody has shown any concern and interest to respond to several letters to you. Obviously, I don’t have a vested agenda and my only purpose is to support you in your good work with regard to the people of Punjab; particularly pertaining to the depressed people.

With the assurances of my highest consideration,

Yours truly,

 

(Ramesh Chander)

Hon’ble Sardar Bhawant Mann,                                                    

Chief Minister of Punjab,

Chandigardh

                                                         

POSTSCRIPT: - While I am posting this on my blog, Chief Minister’s Office has acknowledged my letter and forwarded it to the concerned senior officers for necessary action. It is a matter of gratification to note this positive change. Thanks CMO.