#Departure from decorum
The recent conduct of Kerala IAS officer Dr. Divya S. Iyer is deeply disappointing and reflects a troubling departure from the decorum expected of a civil servant of her rank.
Her exaggerated praise of political figures—likening K. K. Ragesh to the mythological Karna in terms of loyalty—and her overtly emotional public display, such as embracing Minister K. Radhakrishnan, are glaring examples of behaviour unbecoming of an IAS officer. These actions blur the crucial lines of neutrality and restraint that are hallmarks of the civil service.
The IAS training is meant to instil discipline, objectivity, and an unwavering commitment to constitutional values, not to produce politically sentimental figures who risk eroding public trust in the bureaucracy. If such conduct becomes the norm, it would seriously undermine the credibility, dignity, and impartiality of the administrative machinery.
-K A Solaman
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