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PM Modi: Government Not 'Mai-Baap', 'Citizen Devotion' is New Era's Mantra
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News18•01-10-2026, 15:50
PM Modi: Government Not 'Mai-Baap', 'Citizen Devotion' is New Era's Mantra
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the UPSC centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, declaring 'Citizen Devotion' as the mantra for the new era.
- •PM Modi lauded Captain Smit Machhar's bravery, who demonstrated patience and courage in a recent incident.
- •He paid tribute to Subhas Chandra Bose and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who established UPSC as a crucial pillar of independent India.
- •PM Modi emphasized youth recruitment, stating selections must be based on 'Nation First' and 'Citizen First' criteria.
- •He highlighted that 21st-century India operates on 'pro-people, proactive good governance' and stressed the importance of timely examination systems.
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PM Modi participated in the centenary celebrations marking 100 years of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on October 1st.
PM Modi emphasized that today's era is defined by 'Citizen Devotion,' meaning the government views citizens as deities where service to them is paramount, moving away from past eras where the government was seen as 'mai-baap'.
PM Modi paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, stating that he provided the skill framework needed for national reconstruction and strengthened the institution as a major pillar of independent India.
