‘Don’t allow politicians to misuse you for political purposes’: Karnataka Dy CM D.K. Shivakumar Urges Police

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, expressing concern against the politicisation of the police force stated that “politicians should never misuse you.”

Speaking at the inauguration of police housing complexes in Pulakeshinagar in Bengaluru, Dy CM Shivakumar said, “In the past, I reprimanded the DGP in the presence of the CM and Home Minister because police in Udupi and Vijayapura were wearing BJP scarves. My advice to you is this: Politicians should never misuse you for political purposes.”

“Your duty, uniform, and dignity must remain untarnished. Politicians like us come and go, but your khaki uniform, discipline, and pride must never be compromised. People come to you seeking justice; ensure you succeed in delivering it,” he said.

Recounting an experience from 1988 during the World Youth and Student Festival in Pyongyang, Dy CM Shivakumar said, “I was there with Sitaram Yechury and Tiwari, and we saw a female traffic officer managing heavy traffic at a large roundabout. Curious, we asked her salary. She got upset and replied, ‘I’m not doing this job for money. I’m performing my duty for my country.’”

Shivakumar further stated, “Everyone works to earn a living, but police officers have the unique responsibility of delivering justice to people. This trust is invaluable. Protect it and continue serving with dedication.” “Trust is the greatest virtue in humanity. Work in a manner that upholds the trust people have placed in you,” said Dy CM Shivakumar. (IANS)

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