Staff Reporter / New Delhi
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today emphasized that the rule of law and its effective enforcement form the foundation of economic growth and are vital for realizing the vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047.
Addressing officers of the 77th Regular Recruit (RR) Batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS) at the inauguration of a two-day Appreciation Course organized by the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE), Birla said that a robust legal framework ensures social stability, economic progress, and citizen trust in institutions.
He underlined the crucial role of the police in upholding justice and maintaining public order, adding that a fair, transparent, and accountable law enforcement system strengthens democratic values.
Giving the mantra of ‘Sewa’ and ‘Samarpan’ to the young IPS officers, Shri Birla urged them to perform their duties with a genuine sense of service and dedication, rather than treating their work as a mere obligation. Officers who act with honesty, dedication, and patriotism gain the trust and respect of the people, and serving the public provides a unique sense of accomplishment and personal fulfillment, he observed.
Highlighting the constitutional values of liberty, equality, and fraternity, Shri Birla said that police officers, despite frequently facing challenging circumstances, must work to serve the most vulnerable sections of society and ensure justice for those who need it the most. He observed that young IPS officers carry enormous responsibilities and public expectations, which they must strive to fulfill to the best of their abilities.
Drawing from his own long journey in public life, Shri Birla underlined the need for public representatives, police, and administrative officials to work in close coordination for the betterment of society. Police officers must maintain close contact with the communities they serve to ensure effective policing and uphold the rule of law.
Birla also commended the growing number of women officers in the IPS, highlighting their sensitivity and empathy, which strengthen the police force and improve service to the public. He stressed that IPS officers must be technically proficient and well-informed to address modern challenges such as cybercrime and disaster management, alongside traditional policing duties.
He encouraged the trainee officers to thoroughly study the three new criminal codes enacted by Parliament to understand both the letter and spirit of the law. He also emphasized that IPS officers should adopt a global perspective when addressing transnational issues such as organized crime, terrorism, and cybercrime, while remaining guided by the principles of protecting the innocent and apprehending the guilty.
Lok Sabha Secretary-General Shri Utpal Kumar Singh delivered the Welcome Address. Shri Gaurav Goyal, Joint Secretary, Lok Sabha Secretariat proposed the Vote of Thanks.