Guruji receives lessons in governance from ex-Guv
Vijay Deo Jha Ranchi Thursday, January 21, 2010
Chief Minister Shibu Soren got tips on good governance from none other than K Sankaranarayanan, the outgoing Governor.
At a farewell function organised at the CM residence, located on Kanke Road on Wednesday, Sankaranarayanan said: “Transparency, accountability and vision for development are the keys to good governance, and I hope the Chief Minister would follow this.”
Soren, who took charge recently, was quick to reciprocate. “Sankaranarayanan is one of the best Governors Jharkhand has ever seen. He commanded respect from all sections. We are unfortunate that his tenure has been cut short. We could have been benefited by his wise advice in running the Government.”
Sankaranarayanan spoke his mind over problems and prospects in Jharkhand. “We need to develop value system…fix accountability. Academic discussions and resolutions are only eyewash in solving the problems.”
He advised Soren to focus on four major areas, including agriculture, rural employment, public distribution system and ensuring responsibilities and accountabilities of the administration towards the public.
“Soren is a seasoned leader and he understand the problems of the masses…the electorates have given him a chance to perform he should utilise it,” he said.
On being asked whether he was satisfied over his performance, Sankaranarayanan said: “Once you become saturate you cease to perform. There is no yardstick of satisfaction. Stating that he got only 85 days to do something for the people he felt no regret. “I tried to perform and set a deadline for others to perform.
People usually take me as a strict person. But I am not that one. I am happy that I was able to render my service to the people.”
He warned that the failure of the administration to reach to the people often results into people losing faith in the Government and administration. For instance, he quoted the failure of the previous Governments in ensuring supply of food grains through PDS shops and irregularities in rural employment schemes.
“One problem begets another set of problems it is precisely true in Jharkhand. I tried to concentrate on the core issues and problems. I got little time to perform. I could not do so many things. But then you have an elected government and I hope Soren will fulfil the expectations of the people,” said the outgoing Governor.
As he left for new assignment as the Governor of Maharashtra, Sankaranarayanan was satisfied that his tenure brought no political controversy in Jharkhand and transition of power remained smooth.
“The moment Soren staked claim to form a Government, I lost no time to invite him. My task was limited. I am happy that my tenure ended on dignified note getting love and respect of the people,” Sankaranarayanan said.
Chief Minister Shibu Soren got tips on good governance from none other than K Sankaranarayanan, the outgoing Governor.
At a farewell function organised at the CM residence, located on Kanke Road on Wednesday, Sankaranarayanan said: “Transparency, accountability and vision for development are the keys to good governance, and I hope the Chief Minister would follow this.”
Soren, who took charge recently, was quick to reciprocate. “Sankaranarayanan is one of the best Governors Jharkhand has ever seen. He commanded respect from all sections. We are unfortunate that his tenure has been cut short. We could have been benefited by his wise advice in running the Government.”
Sankaranarayanan spoke his mind over problems and prospects in Jharkhand. “We need to develop value system…fix accountability. Academic discussions and resolutions are only eyewash in solving the problems.”
He advised Soren to focus on four major areas, including agriculture, rural employment, public distribution system and ensuring responsibilities and accountabilities of the administration towards the public.
“Soren is a seasoned leader and he understand the problems of the masses…the electorates have given him a chance to perform he should utilise it,” he said.
On being asked whether he was satisfied over his performance, Sankaranarayanan said: “Once you become saturate you cease to perform. There is no yardstick of satisfaction. Stating that he got only 85 days to do something for the people he felt no regret. “I tried to perform and set a deadline for others to perform.
People usually take me as a strict person. But I am not that one. I am happy that I was able to render my service to the people.”
He warned that the failure of the administration to reach to the people often results into people losing faith in the Government and administration. For instance, he quoted the failure of the previous Governments in ensuring supply of food grains through PDS shops and irregularities in rural employment schemes.
“One problem begets another set of problems it is precisely true in Jharkhand. I tried to concentrate on the core issues and problems. I got little time to perform. I could not do so many things. But then you have an elected government and I hope Soren will fulfil the expectations of the people,” said the outgoing Governor.
As he left for new assignment as the Governor of Maharashtra, Sankaranarayanan was satisfied that his tenure brought no political controversy in Jharkhand and transition of power remained smooth.
“The moment Soren staked claim to form a Government, I lost no time to invite him. My task was limited. I am happy that my tenure ended on dignified note getting love and respect of the people,” Sankaranarayanan said.
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