Wednesday, February, 12,2025

Union Home Secy Govind Mohan reviews implementation of new criminal laws in Jaipur

Jaipur: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan was in Jaipur on Tuesday for a one-day visit, during which he reviewed the implementation of three new criminal laws—the Bhartiya Nyaaya Sanhita, Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam— which have been implemented across the country starting July 2024. The review meeting was held at the Secretariat with officials from the Home and Police Departments.

This visit marked the first time Govind Mohan has come to Jaipur after assuming the role of Union Home Secretary in August 2024. As part of his duties, he is visiting various states across the country. On Tuesday, he held a marathon fourhour meeting with senior officials, including Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Anand Kumar and Director General of Police (DGP) UR Sahoo. Mohan arrived early in the morning and returned to Delhi in the evening.

Interestingly, it was noted that Govind Mohan visited the same Secretariat building in Jaipur after nearly 20 years from 2003 to 2005, he worked here as the Secretary to then-Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, when she assumed office for the first time. At that time, Govind Mohan, an officer of the 1989 batch from the Sikkim cadre, served in the central government. However, Raje brought him to Jaipur to serve as her Secretary.

Over the past two decades, significant changes have occurred in Rajasthan’s bureaucracy as most of the IAS officers and other officials who worked alongside Govind Mohan during his tenure have since retired. However, the corridors of the Secretariat and the conference hall where the meeting took place on Tuesday must have evoked many fond memories for him. The Chief Secretary’s office, where he met CS Sudhansh Pant on Tuesday, also likely brought back memories.

It is a matter of pride for Rajasthan’s bureaucracy that Govind Mohan, who holds the prominent and important position of Union Home Secretary, once served in Rajasthan. This connection suggests a special affinity that Govind Mohan may have with the state.

It is also worth noting that in August 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah appointed Govind Mohan to lead the Ministry of Home Affairs, selecting him over several other candidates due to his exceptional qualifications, competence, diligence, and reliability. After assuming office, Govind Mohan successfully oversaw the peaceful completion of the Jammu & Kashmir elections in September 2024, further proving his capabilities.

Speculation surrounds Govind Mohan potentially continuing in his role beyond his expected retirement in September 2025. Currently, he faces major challenges, including addressing infiltration from Bangladesh and ensuring lasting peace in Kashmir.

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