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28 June 2026

Raj Thackeray criticism of IPS officer

While the specific political controversy is not exam-relevant, the underlying issue regarding the All India Services (Conduct) Rules and the ethical requirement for political neutrality in civil services provides useful context for GS2 and GS4 answers.

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Notes

  • The All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968, mandate that members of the service maintain political neutrality and impartiality.
  • Public servants are expected to avoid participation in activities that may lead to perceptions of dual loyalty or compromise the secular character of the administration.
  • The controversy involves an IPS officer publicly praising a socio-political organization while in active service.
  • The issue highlights the tension between the personal ideological affiliations of civil servants and their professional obligations under the Code of Conduct.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of political neutrality for members of the All India Services in maintaining the integrity and public trust of the administrative machinery. 150 words
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  2. The All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968, are designed to ensure that civil servants remain detached from political affiliations. Analyze the challenges in balancing the fundamental right to freedom of expression with the professional requirement of neutrality for public officials. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following documents governs the conduct and political neutrality of members of the All India Services?

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