My house near Nimpura Hamming Yard has its entry blocked by large railway slabs improperly stored by the railways. I already told to officials but nothing’s been done. The slab blocks ambulance access in emergencies. Please help @DrmDrmkgp , plz remove obstruction. @RailMinIndia
Mamata Banerjee is trying to woo the WBCS Officers who are overseeing the SIR Exercise and in a subtle manner trying to remind them how they have benefited from this State Govt and in a veiled way tried to make them aware of the possibility that they will have to sit and discuss about their issues with her in future (implying after the elections).
The Chief Minister suddenly lauding the contributions of WBCS Officers and reminding them of their "allegiance to the Government," exposes a patronizing tone, using administrative toil as leverage for loyalty. This is nothing but an attempt to intimidate the WBCS Officers. However, has she actually walked the talk?
The Mamata Banerjee Govt in West Bengal has systematically demonstrated a clear bias towards the West Bengal Police Service (WBPS) over the West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) cadre.
Deprivation of WBCS Officers under the Mamata Banerjee Government: A Stark Contrast with Favorable Treatment of WBPS Officers:-
1. Arbitrary and Politically Motivated Transfers: Ignoring Family and Humanitarian Concerns - Transfers are dictated by political whims and based on IPAC Reports, rather than transparent, rule-based policies. Spouse posting rights are routinely denied, medical emergencies and family obligations are disregarded, forcing Officers into untenable personal hardships.
Contrast with WBPS: Police transfers appear more insulated from such politicization, with greater leeway for family considerations, reflecting the government's protective stance towards the law enforcement personnels.
2. Unequal Promotion Opportunities and Career Progression: Police Prioritized Over Administration - WBCS Officers lag far behind in promotions compared to WBPS counterparts selected through the same exam. For instance, many 2010-batch WBCS Officers remain unappointed as Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs), creating an awkward and uneven administrative structure. Promotion to IAS occurs only at the fag-end of careers, resulting in significant financial losses, diminished reputation, and eroded dignity. A simple query to the Chief Minister on the number of WBCS-to-IAS promotions versus WBPS-to-IPS promotions during her tenure would expose this glaring disparity, far fewer WBCS elevations underscore the neglect.
Contrast with WBPS: 2010-batch WBPS Officers are already functioning as Additional Superintendents of Police (ASPs) in multiple districts, with seamless pathways to IPS cadre. The Mamata Banerjee Government is unequivocally "Police-friendly," fast-tracking law enforcement careers while stalling administrative ones.
3. Dearness Allowance (DA) Rates - Officers in identical posts receive unequal DA, exemplified by IAS SDOs enjoying higher rates than WBCS SDOs performing the same duties.
Contrast with WBPS: Equivalent Police roles (e.g., ASPs) align with superior DA structures, further entrenching financial inequities.
4. Substandard Housing and Accommodation: House Rent Allowance (HRA) rates are woefully inadequate, affording subpar accommodations even in sub-divisional headquarters. Government-provided housing is often dilapidated, posing risks of serious injury. Kolkata-adjacent postings are particularly dire, with no financial commitment from the state to district, to sub-divisional or block-level infrastructure.
Contrast with WBPS: Police infrastructure receives prioritized funding for secure, family-friendly barracks and residences, reflecting the government's favoritism.
So, in reality, the Mamata Banerjee Government's policies have created a two-tier system; the lower pedestal for the WBCS Officers, while allocating the WBPS Officers with much superior and favorable platform.
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@RailwaySeva @CkpDrm Nothing will happen I know by sending my local train ticket, whatever going on in this route i personally write mail to minister and keep all @GMSRailway and drm related to this route in cc . Whatever I know I will write to @AshwiniVaishnaw
68123 Kgp - Tatanagar memu reached tata at 5:49pm instead of reaching 2:50pm all the train daily basis running long late time what is this? It's really a pathetic condition since long for almost all the train @DrmDrmkgp@RailMinIndia@GMSRailway
@RailwaySeva @CkpDrm This is the situation not for the day sir, it's now a daily routine. EVEN we stopped make a reservation for this route because we know the train definitely will be late . If a goods train gives railway more earning then passenger train, then comes with a solution @RailMinIndia