Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Jaishankar's Speech: Political Undertones at Civil Servant Address
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar talked to new civil servants about his own interview experience.
He mentioned he was interviewed on the day the Emergency ended in 1977.
Some people thought his speech sounded political.
It showed how the current government feels about certain groups of people.
The focus was on his personal experiences and opinions shared during the speech.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed new civil servants at Samkalp Foundation.
Jaishankar's speech included his interview experience for the Indian Foreign Service in 1977.
The interview occurred on the day the Emergency was lifted by the Indira Gandhi government.
The speech has been perceived by some as a political statement.
The speech has revealed the attitudes of the ruling dispensation.
- Who
- S Jaishankar, new civil servants
- What
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed new civil servants and spoke about his interview experience.
- When
- 20 July (speech), March 21, 1977 (interview)
- Where
- Samkalp Foundation in New Delhi
- Why
- To address and share his experience.
Those who believe it's a political speech
Those who may not perceive it as political
Political Nature
Those who believe it's a political speech
The speech contained political statements.
Those who may not perceive it as political
The speech was just a recollection of past events.
- Speaker
- S Jaishankar
- Event
- Address to new civil servants
- Location
- Samkalp Foundation, New Delhi
- Date of Speech
- July 20
- Year of Interview
- 1977
- Context of Interview
- Day Emergency Lifted