Merit Over Connections: Governor Advocates Fair Selections

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) stresses the importance of merit in public service commission selections during a meeting with Maharashtra Public Service Commission delegates. Emphasizing justice and equity, the governor highlighted the role of competent candidates in achieving India's developmental goals.

During a recent gathering at Raj Bhavan, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) emphasized the necessity of prioritizing merit as a core criterion for public service commission recommendations.

The meeting included a delegation from the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), led by Chairman Prof Pradip Lingfa and member Col Koj Tari (Retd) of APPSC, where impartial decision-making was discussed as vital for societal advancement.

Underscoring India's vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, the governor advocated for selecting competent candidates which can drive meaningful change and align with national developmental objectives, whilst acknowledging the progress and contributions made by Arunachal Pradesh in governance.