Modi's letters to retired bureaucrats during Gujarat jubilee praised for warmth

During Gujarat's golden jubilee celebration in 2010, Chief Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated exceptional leadership through personal correspondence with retired government officials. The gesture recognized decades of public service contributions from veteran bureaucrats who helped build the state. Modi composed individual letters acknowledging each officer's role in Gujarat's development journey. Former IAS officer V. Krishnamurthy received one such letter and described the experience as unprecedented across Indian states. This thoughtful action energized retired officials who rarely receive recognition after leaving government service.