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Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Dr. Rajeshwar Singh described politics as the most challenging form of management. He explained that an MLA simultaneously performs multiple roles — visionary leadership, execution oversight, crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and grievance redressal—often on a 24×7 basis.
He also referred to the management of development works across 42 government departments, monitoring over 100 Central and state schemes, and personally overseeing thousands of public grievances, letters, calls, and messages.
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The BJP MLA was speaking at the prestigious Leaders’ Express session organised under Manfest–Varchasva, the annual flagship festival of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow( IIM-L) here on Friday.
On the future of the state and the nation, Dr. Singh highlighted digital education, youth empowerment, and technological readiness as key priorities. He spoke about rapid technological change, the impact of artificial intelligence on future jobs, and the need to skill youth accordingly.
Referring to initiatives in Uttar Pradesh, he mentioned large-scale implementation of smart classrooms, ICT labs, and the distribution of laptops and tablets to millions of students to prepare them for the digital economy.
On grievance redressal by an MLA, Dr. Singh underlined that public leadership demands constant engagement with the ground reality. He spoke about systematic follow-ups, continuous coordination with departments, and the importance of sensitivity in governance. Sharing anecdotes from daily public life, he illustrated how leadership extends from large infrastructure projects to resolving everyday civic issues faced by citizens.
Sarojini Nagar MLA Dr. Rajeshwar Singh remarked that IIM Lucknow is a forge of ideas and global leadership, shaping minds that are India’s pride and the world’s respect.
He referenced the institute’s consistent performance in national and international rankings—being ranked 5th in NIRF 2025, 4th among all IIMs, 57th globally in the Financial Times Masters in Management, and its AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditations—as evidence of excellence at every level.
The session went far beyond theory, as Dr. Singh shared his own life journey—from engineering to policing, from the Enforcement Directorate to public life—emphasising how uncertainty, pressure, and responsibility became his greatest teachers. Reflecting on his professional evolution, he noted that life does not follow fixed plans, but rewards adaptability, integrity, and continuous learning.