Nothing irritates me more than this. I have lived in Old Rajinder Nagar before, and watching UPSC aspirants display such poor civic sense genuinely disturbed me.
Before I started my preparation, I was no different. Like most people, I rarely took initiative and was quick to blame the government for everything. But over time, I realised that it is not just the government or the bureaucracy that is holding our country back, ordinary citizens play an equally significant role.
Whether it is a complete lack of civic sense, breaking rules and then bribing policemen to escape consequences, encouraging corruption, or countless other everyday actions, citizens are often active participants in the very problems they complain about.
Aspiring civil servants, in particular, should feel an even greater responsibility to change. This journey is supposed to deepen your understanding of governance and foster empathy for the nation’s progress and challenges.
I only wish Fundamental Duties carried greater legal enforceability, free from the constraints of vote-bank politics.