Heartfelt Leadership: Law Minister Urges Officers to Embrace Constitutional Duty

In an address that underscored the importance of empathy in governance, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday urged officers to apply their hearts when confronted with professional dilemmas. Speaking at a training event for senior officers, Meghwal emphasized the need for a deep constitutional sense in public service.

The training program is part of dedicated efforts to bolster the capacity of senior Indian Legal Service officers, especially those newly appointed or about to assume higher roles. Meghwal pointed to historical instances like the Emergency of 1975 to illustrate the necessity of heartfelt decision-making in public office.

Law Secretary Anju Rathi Rana highlighted the program's significance beyond induction, describing it as a moment for institutional renewal. She called on participants to adopt a solution-oriented mindset, moving away from traditional approaches to play crucial roles in interpreting and enacting reforms.

(With inputs from agencies.)