A DC is a Servant, Not a King

The Deputy Commissioner of Churachandpur, Mr. Dharun Kumar, shocked many by asking Mr. Ginza Vualzong, a prominent tribal leader in Lamka, to call him “Sir.” Mr. Vualzong took to Twitter to expose this feudal mindset. In a democracy, officials are servants of the people, not masters.

Public Office, Not Personal Ego: Authority flows from the people. Addressing a DC by name or as “Mr.” is respectful and proper. Demanding “Sir” undermines equality and democratic values.

Colonial Hangover: Honorifics like “Sir” are relics of British rule. Independent India must not tolerate such ruler-subject attitudes.

Respect is Earned, Not Demanded: True respect comes from integrity and humility, not entitlement. Mr. Dharun Kumar, as an IAS officer, must focus on the grievances of the people and the needs of the district he serves, not on personal honorifics.

If Mr. Dharun feels entitled to be addressed as “Sir,” he needs a reminder: in India, sovereignty rests not with bureaucrats, but with We, the People. In a free India, calling the bureaucrats by name is our right—because they work for us, not above us.

KHALVONTAWI NEWS

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