A Malayali District Collector in Manipur | Life of an IAS Officer in North East | Part 2

While the nation watched the crisis in Manipur unfold, one officer from Kerala was on the ground, navigating the chaos and the complexity of a state in turmoil. Ashish Das, a Malayalee IAS officer assigned to the Manipur cadre, found himself at the heart of a national crisis, balancing his duty with the survival of the communities he served.

In this powerful episode of Lead Deliberations, Ashish opens up about his firsthand experience during the Manipur riots and the sheer resilience required to lead in a time of deep unrest. His journey took an even more challenging turn when he was tasked with overseeing the Lok Sabha elections in a newly created district Ukhrul. A Malayalee IAS Officer who faces immense political and administrative pressure, who navigates a landscape where every decision carried the weight of the law and the safety of the people.

This was the moment that fundamentally reshaped his perspective on the Civil Services. He shares how he moved beyond the textbook definitions of administration to handle real-world conflict, detailing the strategies he used to overcome pressure and coordinate with local populations during a time of fear and division.

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