Who Said What on the Conduct of IAS Officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan
Human dignity is non-negotiable, and no position of authority gives anyone the right to humiliate another person.
“Had he been there at that time (when I was the Chief Minister), he would have been out instantly. He wouldn’t have remained in Jammu & Kashmir for even two minutes — I would have put him back on the plane and sent him home. Watching the video of the incident was deeply shameful. His conduct has disgraced the entire administrative fraternity.” National Conference president Farooq Abdullah
“Had J&K been a state, the IAS officer seen abusing a young JKAS officer would have been attached to the General Administration Department pending an inquiry into his conduct. As a UT we expect the authorities with control over the IAS officers to set the right example & ensure abusive, threatening behaviour is not brushed under the carpet”. Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister
“Such erratic and disdainful conduct cannot be tolerated. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah must immediately take up the matter with the Government of India and demand strict action against the officer who is already facing allegations of issuing illegal gun licences”. chief Mehbooba Mufti, PDP president
“Officers who mistake authority for entitlement and resort to such rowdy conduct have no place in the civil services, at least not in Jammu & Kashmir.” Tariq Hameed Karra, JKPCC Chief
“Such conduct is highly unbecoming of a public servant. The officer must be held accountable for his remarks and behaviour. Human dignity is non-negotiable, and no position of authority gives anyone the right to humiliate another person. Respect, fairness and dignity must be upheld in every workplace.” Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, CPIM leader
“We strongly condemn the use of unparliamentary language by the IAS officer. At the same time, officers must recognise that Jammu & Kashmir has changed. The work culture that existed before 2019 has no place in the present administrative framework. Excuses will not be entertained. Every officer is accountable, and transparency and responsibility will remain the defining benchmarks for public service performance.” Altaf Thakur, BJP (J&K) spokesperson
