By Special Correspondent
Bhopal: Mangubhai Patel on Sunday described Mann Ki Baat as more than a radio broadcast, calling it a living chronicle of positive change and public participation across India. Addressing young officers and newly recruited constables at the Madhya Pradesh Police Academy ahead of the programme’s telecast, he said the police, being directly connected with the public, must understand the pulse of society and respect public sentiment.
The Governor noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi often highlights unsung heroes who serve society despite adversity, offering inspiration to make the police force more compassionate and duty-bound. He urged personnel to adopt the programme as a regular practice rather than a ceremonial exercise.
Emphasising that training lays the foundation of a career, Mr Patel said policing must blend discipline with empathy so that victims feel secure. The uniform, he remarked, symbolises service to the most vulnerable, not authority alone. He encouraged officers to become “change-makers” by applying guidance shared on cleanliness, water conservation and digital literacy.
Additional Director General and Academy Director Ravikumar Gupta welcomed the Governor. Deputy Director Sanjay Kumar Agrawal outlined the academy’s functioning, while trainee officers shared experiences. Superintendent of Police Yasmeen Zahra proposed the vote of thanks.
