Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the ‘Dikshant Parade’ of probationary officers from the Indian Police Service (IPS) who graduated from the prestigious Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad on Friday.
Here are some of the key quotes from the Prime Minister’s speech to young policemen:
Working under stress
The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of yoga and pranayam for those who work under stress. He said that anyone who does yoga and pranayam will never feel stressed, no matter how burdened they are with work.
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Police ‘human’ face
Praising the country’s police force for their work during the coronavirus pandemic, especially during the lockdown, Prime Minister Modi said that due to their good work during this period, the ‘human’ face of the khaki uniform has been etched in memory. of people.
Pride in uniform
He then advised the young police officers to take pride in their uniform rather than show their power. “Never lose respect for your khaki uniform,” said the Prime Minister in his virtual speech.
Don’t be a ‘Singham’
He also commented that after watching movies like Singham, some police officers start to think “good” of themselves. He warned them not to do such a thing because this would lead to their good work being ignored.
Be alert and prepared
Prime Minister Modi also emphasized that in this profession, the probability of encountering something ‘unexpected’ is quite high. Therefore, he said, officers must be alert and prepared to face them.
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