Raipur, July 21: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday urged newly selected All India Services candidates from the state to make public service their highest priority and work with integrity to accelerate the state’s development.

Meeting the successful candidates at his residence office in Raipur, the Chief Minister congratulated them and called their selection a moment of pride for the entire state. Civil services remain a key instrument for nation-building, requiring officers to discharge their duties with sensitivity and dedication, Sai added.

The Chief Minister noted that public service is a responsibility built on social trust, urging young officers to play a decisive role in achieving the goals of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Viksit Chhattisgarh’. The recruits shared their preparation experiences and thanked the Chief Minister for his support during the courtesy interaction.

Prominent candidates present included Sushmita Singh, Vaibhavi Agrawal, Darshana Singh Baghel, Raunak Agrawal, Ajay Gupta, Ankit Sakni, Diamond Dhruv, and Sanjay Dahariya, accompanied by their family members.