The need for serving society with sincerity and dedication and staying away from corrupt practices was stressed by the speakers at a function organised to felicitate the eight candidates who had successfully cleared the Union Public Services Commission examinations.
The function was jointly organised by the Anti Corruption Movement and the Retired Former Police Officers Association at the Police Community Hall on Saturday. City Police Commissioner C. Sylendra Babu said corruption will invariably affect the progress of the nation.
Amassing wealth
He reminded the new entrants that in countries such as Japan, America, England and Singapore officials do not accept bribe.
Amassing wealth through corrupt practices is looked at with contempt.
Unfortunately in India, society respects only wealthy people unmindful of the ways and means through which the resources are earned. This trend should change and society should take a firm and stern view against corruption and those thriving through corrupt practices. Only then the nation could progress.
Pointing out the increasing number of entrants into civil services from Tamil Nadu, he exhorted these youths to wage a war against corruption. Mr. Babu reminded that the money amassed by the former Medical Council of India Chairman was equal to that of a State Government budget.
Those entering the services now should remain cautious and make sure that they do not become part of the corrupt system.
Corporation Commission Anshul Mishra said getting into the services clearing the UPSC exams is no ordinary task; it involved hard work, sincerity and dedication besides an overall growth of personality. He reminded them that the journey does not end there and asked them to continue with the hard work until the goal is achieved and society at large is served.
President of Anti Corruption Movement Durai Kumaravel, Directory of Roots Industries Kavidasan, were among those who felicitated the candidates and their parents.
The eight candidates included ; Dr. M. Sivaguru (Tirupur), K. Raghuram (Sundarapuram), S. Hariprasad ,P. Manicakaraj, K.K.N. Anburajan, R.P. Radhipriya (Coimbatore) , M. Rani Kanchana (Udumalpet) and O.M. Reena (Karamadai).
